Samuel L Jackson launches cancer charity

Samuel L Jackson at the launch of One For The Boys charity. Picture: Getty

SAMUEL L Jackson has urged men to be more open about their health problems in an attempt to tackle cancer.

The Pulp Fiction star, who is fronting a new charity called One For The Boys, believes men should talk more about the disease and other illnesses.

Jackson, 64, said: “We’ll talk about our injuries, but we won’t talk about our illnesses, so I think it’s time we do that.”

One For The Boys was founded by events organiser Sofia Davis to challenge men’s understanding of cancers and their tendency to have a more laissez-faire approach to their health. All money raised will go towards the Royal Marsden Hospital in London to buy new MRI scanners for cancer diagnosis.