The National Federation of Prostate Cancer Support Groups Call the FREE
National Helpline
0800 035 5302
and speak to a patient
or email
helpline@tackleprostate.org
“112 men are diagnosed
with prostate cancer
every day”
“In the UK, about 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer at some point in their lives.”
Looking for leaflets about Prostate Cancer?
If you need some leaflets to hand out for your members or for display eg at the hospital where you're treated, we can provide them for you.
Click here.
Stephen Fry and Martin Dallison will be making an appeal on BBC Radio 4 during December asking for more research into advanced prostate cancer.
Do you want a PSA test? Find out where and when here.
Don't forget, if you are over 50 you are entitled to a free PSA test which you can arrange in consultation with your GP. Read Tackle's view on PSA testing.
About prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer and kills 10,000 - 15,000 men in the UK every year.
Click on one of the topics in the "About prostate cancer" heading above to find out all about the disease, the risk factors, detection, treatment, and how to reduce your chances of being affected by it.
Worried about Prostate Cancer?
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Make a donation
There are many ways of making a donation to the Tackle Campaign. The simplest is to do so on line through BT's MyDonate scheme, which is free to the charity.
Or, to find out other ways you can donate, go to this page.
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Roger Wotton, Chairman of Tackle Prostate Cancer, explains why we are using the walnut as a symbol in our new Save a Dad! campaign.
“112 men are diagnosed
with prostate cancer
every day”
Listen to Tackle Chairman Roger Wotton discuss all things prostate cancer on Radio Dacorum. Click here
As a result of Jackie Dijon of JPS Promotions contacting our colleagues in the North West, the tribute acts of Chris Perry (Phil Collins) and Andy Lee (Simply Red) volunteered for a PSA test at Delamere Golf Club. See their video explaining why they're supporting Tackle.
Along with two of the crew, and courtesy of Leighton Hospital Support Group, the guys were keen to show their personal support for Tackle and for all that our groups are doing.
Read about the UK tour "An Evening with Phil Collins and Simply Red with Chris Perry and Andy Lee" - tribute acts in aid of prostate cancer this year and next year.
John Coleman, our NW co-ordinator and a Tackle trustee is our contact point.
Prostate disease Q&A
Dr Jon Rees, a member of Tackle's Clinical Advisory Board, talks about various aspects of prostate cancer including PSA tests and the importance of support groups in the Urology section of the Independant.
If someone is experiencing urinary symptoms, should they be worried?
Click here to read all the questions and answers from
Dr Jon Rees
Are you affected by cancer?
Do you like music?
The Royal College of Music and Tenovus Cancer Care are looking for volunteers to take part in a research study exploring the effects of music on the experience of cancer. No musical experience is required.
Interested? Click here to find out more...
“In the UK, about 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer at some point in their lives.”
