Cotswolds Prostate Cancer Support Group
Cotswolds Prostate Cancer Support Group
Raising awareness and supporting men and their families in the Gloucestershire area

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What is Prostate Cancer?

We can't do better than the Prostate Cancer UK's webpage - click here to view it. We've also got an informative slide show available by clicking here.

What's my risk?

Again, we can't do better than PCUK's page about the risk - click here to view it. You might also like to try their 30-second risk checker.

What is the PSA test?

The PSA test is a blood test in which the amount of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is measured. A raised level (currently [as of 2022] above 4) is a possible (but not definitive) indicator of prostate cancer. Raised levels may suggest the need for further (different) tests conducted by health professionals, such as a DRE, MRI or biopsy. The CPCSG strongly supports the use of PSA testing as a first indicator of the possible need for follow-up investigation for prostate cancer. However, in supporting PSA testing, we consider it vital that every man who attends the test should have a good understanding of its pros and cons, and so we have produced a detailed explanation which you can see by clicking here. There is also a very good video featuring retired consultant, David Baxter-Smith, which explains the PSA test very well - click here to view.

We hope this informastion proves helpful, but if you have any queries please email our admin at address contactcpscg@gmail.com.

 

Next Meeting...

Monday 10th February 2025.

Please note that the Partners' meetings have been cancelled until April, when we hope to find a regular location to meet.

February's CPCSG meeting will be held at the Cotswold Area Civil Servants Sports Association Club (map) from 6.30 to 8pm. Details TBD.

NEWS

From Natalie Beech of Flourish:

Hello! Hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine! I'm writing to let you know that we've just launched our submission call out for Issue 3 of Flourish Magazine, the free print and digital magazine by and for the cancer community. We're after creative submissions (art, creative writing, essays, photography, film, music & more) on the theme of 'Movement' from those with lived experience of cancer (either yourself or through a loved one). Deadline to send is 10pm on 1 August. Full details on how to apply are here: https://artlift.org/flourish-magazine-call-out-for-submissions-on-the-theme-of-movement/

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