Evaluating psychological support services available on the NHS
We are very pleased to announce that the results of our Freedom of Information request to all NHS Trusts in England and Wales have been published in BJUI International. The background to this paper starts with Roger Wotton who believed strongly that the emotional and psychological aspects of prostate cancer can sometimes be more debilitating […]
Prostate Cancer Screening News
The MRI Scanning trial at UCLH highlighted in the national news brings hope of increased and improved prostate cancer screening for the UK’s number one male cancer causing 47,000 new cases and nearly 12,000 deaths each year. MRI scanning is now the best way to see if there is an aggressive, dangerous cancer inside the […]
Sad News
It is with the deepest regret and sadness that we announce the death of our friend Roger Wotton on Friday last week after a courageous fight against Prostate Cancer. Roger was tireless in his commitment to the cause of prostate cancer awareness. He was a passionate advocate of the importance of the view of prostate […]
New Guide for Sons and Daughters
Survey results released today have revealed that more than half of sons, daughters or fathers with prostate cancer, avoid talking about his diagnosis.1 Despite this, almost one in two sons and daughters surveyed admitted to having questions they wanted to ask their father, 1 and three out of five wish they felt more confident in starting a conversation […]
Tackle contributes to One Cancer Voice: a manifesto for people living with cancer
Tackle has joined other cancer charities including Cancer Research UK and Macmillan to publish a manifesto for people living with cancer. The key points are: Put the right staff in place Diagnose cancer earlier Ensure people living with cancer have access to the appropriate treatment and pscychological support Support people living with cancer beyond their […]
Prostate Cancer Screening – Update
As a Charity campaigning for better awareness and access to PSA screening for Prostate Cancer (PCa), we flag up significant advances in our fight against our commonest male cancer killing nearly 12,000 UK men every year, a figure now exceeding deaths from breast cancer. We therefore track reports from scientific journals and international conferences. The […]
Roger Retires
At our Board Meeting this week, Roger Wotton, Chairman of Tackle Prostate Cancer since January 2015, announced his resignation as a trustee with immediate effect. He commented: “It is with deep regret that I announced my resignation as a trustee of Tackle. This is entirely due to the progressive nature of my advanced prostate cancer. […]
Tackle Appoints new Trustee
Tackle is very pleased to announce the appointment of Jackie Manthorpe as a Trustee with immediate effect. Jackie has been a Humanistic-Integrative Counsellor for four years. Prior to that, she spent 18 years in commercial insurance and 20 years as a registered nurse. She has first-hand experience of being both a cancer carer and relative of […]
Wilts Walking FC sport their new Tackle-sponsored strip!
Wilts Walking Football Club Over 50s team sport their new strip sponsored by Tackle. Captained by Tackle Trustee, Alphonso Archer, the team got off to a good start in the Gloucestershire FA 2019/20 league by winning two games and drawing one. Everyone wishes them every success for the season but particularly in raising awareness of […]
Prostate Cancer Screening – Update
As a charity campaigning for better awareness and access to PSA screening for Prostate Cancer (PCa), we flag up significant advances in our fight against our commonest male cancer killing nearly 12,000 UK men every year, a figure now exceeding deaths from breast cancer. We therefore track reports from scientific journals and international conferences. The […]