Danny Burkey

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Danny Burkey, a 59-year-old man from Ossett, was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer in 2021. Following his diagnosis, he has become an advocate for prostate health, urging men to seek medical checks for early signs of the disease. Burkey described the emotional turmoil of receiving his diagnosis as feeling like falling into a 'black hole' and has spoken out about the importance of awareness and early detection, particularly through simple blood tests instead of outdated methods.