Get in touch: Please initially contact Doug Badger, the Support Group organizer, at badgersett@live.co.uk or 01789 488422, or text 07784 545513
Prostate Cancer UK free helpline (staffed by specialist nurses) 0800 074 8383
TACKLE free helpline (staffed by men with prostate cancer) 0800 035 5302
Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT): : https://psatests.org.uk/
GFCT sIte for booking tests and obtaining home testing kits: https://mypsatests.org.uk/
Coventry and North Warwickshire Prostate Cancer Support Group: https://cnwpcsg.org.uk/
Men are Talking - highlighting the promise of Proton Beam Therapy: https://menaretalking.co.uk/
Let's Talk About Hard Things - encouraging discussion of side effects: www.pcr.org.uk/hard-things
How Hormone Therapy Drugs Work - Andrew Gabriel's excellent presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAtYQZ_lT3s
Talking Therapy / Psychological Support - IAPT services are for people with mild, moderate and moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety or depression living in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire. It is recognised that receiving a diagnosis of cancer and living with that diagnosis can be very stressful. Members may need this type of help during the current pandemic.
COVID-19 update for IAPT: We are open and still accepting referrals but we are currently only able to offer Telephone or E-Consultation appointments at this time. Telephone number: 024 7667 1090. Referral criteria: Registered with a GP in Coventry, Warwickshire, Rugby & Solihull; Self Referral or Professional.
Help is also available from - Coventry and Warwickshire MIND on 02476 552847, The Samaritans on 116123 and Mental Health Matters on 0800 616 171 or 0300 330 5487 (free from a mobile).
Next Full Meeting
Our next full meeting is to be held both in person at the Old Leamingtonians Rugby Club CV32 6QP, and simultaneously via Zoom on Thursday January 18th, 5pm to 7pm. You can attend either way, and virtual attendees will appear on a large screen in the meeting room.
If you're not already on the mailing list, please contact Doug for an invitation. As ever, all are welcome to attend.
Local Meetings
Local meetings offer a chance to chat informally over a coffee. The upcoming meetings are as follows:
Stratford-upon-Avon
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stratford on Wednesday 13th December 2023 at 10.30am
Shipston-on-Stour:
The George in Brailes on Monday 11th December 2023 (please email Frank Cooper for details - frank.cooper8019@gmail.com, or call him on 01608 656799)
Alcester:
The Clubhouse at Great Alne Park Retirement Village B49 6HX on Tuesday 19th December 2023 at 2.30 pm (please let Doug know if attending - badgersett@live.co.uk, phone 07784 545513)
Leamington/Warwick:
The Boston Tea Party, 1A Clarendon Avenue, Leamington Spa, CV32 5QU on Monday 11th December 2023 at 10.30. Please contact Paul Burtonshaw if you plan on attending (email: paul@farmservicesltd.co.uk mobile: 07773 383350)
Autumn 23 "Prostate Matters"
9 Oct 2023
Summer 23 "Prostate Matters"
21 Jun 2023
Jan'23 "Prostate Matters"
24 Jan 2023