Why men dodge tests See explanation here
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Memorial visit The Postate Cancer UK memorial is at Temple Meads station concourse until late September when it will move to Manchester.
Testing ‘not enough’ After a review, the UK National Screening Committee has recommended routine testing for a small number of men. It’s a small yet meaningful step forward, but  not enough, says Prostate Cancer UK.
Prostate help Prostate Cancer UK has launched a hub that offers help with PC issues. Sign in here. And here it answers queries about the PSA.
Abiraterone victory After more than three years of campaigning, NHS England announced that abiraterone will be available for men in England with PCa that has a high risk of spreading. See
   David McConnell New officers on offer AT the January Prospect committee meeting David McConnell said he was willing to take over as chairman from Tim Bond; this was welcomed by the committee. It was also confirmed that George Crosbie is willing to take over as secretary from Martin Webb. David and George will put their […]
Life-changing chat Talking about PCa, the most common cancer in. the UK, with the men in your life is easier said than done. But a simple conversation over a coffee or a walk in the park could set them on the path to a life-changing early diagnosis. See
Scanning hope Millions of men could benefit from a new faster 15-minute MRI PCa scan that paves the way to a national screening programme. See
Manage stress Article on managing stress can be found here
Meetings/speakers ♦ Members’ meetings are held at BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton BS34 7RF. Website ♦ First Thursday of month (10am-noon) coffee mornings held at the Penny Brohn Centre, Chapel Pill Lane, Pill, Bristol BS20 0HH. After some ‘hicoughs’ we have booked until 2027. ♦ Third Tuesday of month (2-4pm) meetings at the Macmillan Wellbeing […]