SportFootballJohn BarnesJohn Barnes has revealed that he was previously diagnosed with prostate cancer but says he is "fine" after sharing details with supporters17:47, 02 Jun 2026Updated 18:02, 02 Jun 2026John Barnes has revealed that he had his prostate removed after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.‌The former England and Liverpool striker, 62, shared the news with supporters during an appearance on Times Radio.‌Barnes said that "not many people know" that he had the disease but he went on to confirm that he is now "fine".‌“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,” 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’. 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.”Article continues belowBarnes, who enjoyed a stellar 10 years as a forward at Liverpool and also won 79 caps for England during his playing career, went on to speak about the stigma over treatment.He continued: “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.”Barnes revealed his previous diagnosis following an invite for all black men between the ages of 45 and 74 to take part in a prostate cancer screening trial, with the former England great describing the government initiative as a "good thing".Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌John BarnesProstate cancerCancerBreaking NewsLiverpool FC