Author: Trevor Wykes

In just under 2 weeks the doors will have closed on our next Prostate Health Awareness and PSA testing event. We've increased the numbers to 370 and all places have now been booked....

This is a great resource. PCR booklets are really informative. The Infopool contains hundreds of real stories and experience, and helps patients learn from others who have been through it before. [button size='' style='' text='PCR.ORG.UK Website' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk/' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='' hover_background_color=''...

This is a very positive initiative, but is only the start of a long process. Until such time as there is a better test Men must continue to get tested with the current protocol. Everyone agrees early diagnosis saves lives. Prostate Cancer UK Today, we're proud to...

Another really well attended supporters meeting on Wednesday 24th April at the Livermead House Hotel, which included 2 new faces, which is always a bonus. A massive thankyou to Dr Helen Saxby, Consultant Clinical Oncologist for once again spending lots of time with us, plotting developments...

  TPSA 25th Anniversary Afternoon Tea, 19th June 2024 at the Livermead House Hotel. 2 to 4pm Sandwiches, Tea, Cream Scone and Cakes Live Music £10 per head More details and booking arrangements to follow....

The booking site is now open. If you can make people aware of it and maybe print the odd poster to put around venues etc, that would be great thanks. [button size='' style='' text='Download Poster' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://tpsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/May-24-testing.pdf' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='' hover_background_color='' font_style=''...

Event Update In our 25th anniversary year, On Wednesday 27th March 2024 TPSA had its first ever supporter led meeting. 32 people attended (8 new faces which was tremendous). We covered so many sensitive issues from ED (Erectile Disfunction) to living on ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy)...

March in the UK is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In TPSA its EVERY month. Below are some interesting links in the media highlighting Prostate Cancer issues: [button size='' style='' text='ITV News 4/3/24' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://www.itv.com/news/2024-03-04/prostate-cancer-when-should-i-get-tested-and-what-support-is-available?fbclid=IwAR2GRd4P1BeP9BrdWAd7zezzNi1wBg5hzEHyU5nNpFJ71gpywfiyuG2Iijc' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='' hover_background_color='' font_style='' font_weight='' text_align='' margin=8px 4px 8px 4px''] [button size='' style='' text='PCUK TV Appeal' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://prostatecanceruk.org/get-involved/donate/dm/fund-more-research-leave-nothing-to-chance' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='' hover_background_color='' font_style='' font_weight='' text_align='' margin=8px 4px 8px 4px''] [button size='' style='' text='Macmillan' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/prostate-cancer-awareness-month' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='' hover_background_color='' font_style='' font_weight='' text_align='' margin=8px 4px 8px 4px''] [button size='' style='' text='Cancer Research UK' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/prostate-cancer?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=infomarketing&utm_term=interest&utm_content=Prostatecancerawarenessmonth_circle&fbclid=IwAR2kgDFqebhqs5M4Kl0UX-z3Epx3Pm8V-gA2xTRH0zUSUMYCpWIdGdG0EGs' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='' hover_background_color='' font_style='' font_weight='' text_align='' margin=8px 4px 8px 4px'']

We had an excellent presentation by Hollie Campbell from the Bladder & Bowel Care Service yesterday, it was a well attended meeting, very informative with lots of interaction with supporters' questions and answers, we were impressed how Hollie enabled an open discussion about a subject...

  A timely reminder that at our next meeting will be on Wednesday 28th February at the Livermead House Hotel (10.00 for 10 30 start) our guest speaker will be from the NHS Bladder & Bowel care service. Hope to see you there. Below is a link...

Helping Raise Awareness & funds for specialist prostate cancer related equipment

Helping Raise Awareness & funds for specialist prostate cancer related equipment

Serving men of all ages and their family and friends, through a programme of support before, during and after diagnosis.

Maybe you can live without a PSA Test… But why take the chance?

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