South Warwickshire Prostate Cancer Support Group
South Warwickshire Prostate Cancer Support Group
Supporting those in and around South Warwickshire whose lives are affected by Prostate Cancer; the men, their partners and their families
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We believe that all men should have access to PSA testing in order to permit early diagnosis of prostate cancer, and that a national screening programme should be set up without delay.

In the past, some – including GPs – have been ambivalent about routine PSA testing because of a fear of unnecessary invasive biopsies and overtreatment.

However recent advances have changed things considerably, and we believe that regular PSA testing of anyone

at risk, or with urological symptoms is advantageous for the following reasons:

  • A high PSA reading is now usually followed up with a special MRI scan, avoiding unnecessary biopsies
  • New biopsy techniques are being adopted which are better and safer than older techniques
  • Many recent advances in treatment of prostate cancer mean that the prognosis following early detection is better than ever

Over 11,000 men die each year of prostate cancer in the UK, and the great majority of these are diagnosed late, and beyond the reach of many of the latest treatments which offer the possibility of cure. Our message to men and to clinicians - backed by the science - is to get tested.

Our role in this is both to urge men to ask for a test, and to make sure they can access a test once that decision is made. If you, or someone you know, is unsure about getting a PSA test, or is having trouble accessing a test, then we can help.

The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust offers local testing events as well as home testing kits, and we wholly support their work.

 

Upcoming Meetings

Next Full Meeting

Our next meeting is to be held via Zoom (or you can phone in) on Tuesday January 19th , 2020, 3pm to 5pm.

If you're not already on the mailing list, please contact Doug for an invitation. As ever, all are welcome to attend.

 

Local Meetings

At the moment, these are suspended, but will be reactivated (perhaps via Zoom or phone) according to demand. Please contact us to be put in touch with a local group organizer.

News

November's edition of "Prostate Matters" now available
17 Nov 2020

Our New Website Goes Live
1 Aug 2020

©South Warwickshire Prostate Cancer Support Group 2020                Contact: Doug Badger, Support Group organizer, at badgersett@live.co.uk or 01789 488422

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