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'Prostate cancer diagnosis felt like a black hole'
McFarlane's friend, theatre director Femi Elufowoju Jr said hearing his story encouraged him to get checked, which led him to also being diagnosed.
He thanked McFarlane for saving his life.
Despite treatment, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Mr Burkey's body has stopped responding to advanced hormone therapy.
He said: "Inevitably your body becomes resistant, the cancer becomes resistant to them.
"You are constantly having your PSA levels monitored to see how treatments are working.
"You are constantly sort of on your toes thinking where am I up to now?
"What have I still got left that can be used?
"It is a very anxious time.
"I do not want another man to be in the position I am in."
