Galway footballer Damien Burke is at the forefront of a new cancer awareness programme.

'Catch It Early' is being launched today by Cancer Care West and Burke, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer before Christmas but has made a full recovery after seeking medical help, is urging men to get checked out immediately if they notice anything unusual.

The Corofin clubman comments in The Irish Independent:

"The swelling and uncomfortable feeling continued until one night in December, while attending an event, the pain became so excruciating I decided to make an appointment with my local GP in Tuam the following day.

"I had wanted to have ligaments I pulled in my finger looked at anyway and decided to discuss the swelling and intense pain in my testicle too.

"I would encourage men who experience any unusual or similar symptoms to my own, even if the pain is not constant, to arrange a check-up immediately with your GP. It could save your life by catching it early." Tweet

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