England legend John Barnes shares battle with prostate cancer

England legend John Barnes has shared that he has undergone surgery after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.The former Liverpool winger spoke openly about his diagnosis, saying: I've had prostate cancer, I've had my prostate out, not many people know, and it's a bit of a taboo subject because we support women with breast cancer and it's not even an issue.Barnes encouraged more men to get checked for prostate cancer, with a particular focus on black men.He told Times Radio: Whereas with men, the Government say: 'Yeah, prostate cancer, we need more awareness, we need people to come forward, and in black men it's more prevalent.' TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Men have to then bite the bullet and swallow their pride and admit if they have problems and say it.So it's a good thing that that has come out. I'm fine. I have my PSA, and everything is okay.The thing about it is that a lot of men don't want to admit it or want to have it done because it makes them feel less than a man.But you're not, you're exactly the same, you're the same person, and you're around, and that's the main thing.More to follow...Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter