Stephen Fry talks about his recent prostate cancer journey
Stephen Fry announced today that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. In a full and frank video, he explains in detail about his particular diagnosis and how he was treated. Importantly, he strongly encourages men to get their PSA checked. As Tackle followers will know, early detection is one of key objectives through our Get a Score […]
Tackle writes to NHS England highlighting bicalutamide availability problem
Tackle Chairman Roger Wotton has sent a joint letter with PCUK to NHS England to highlight the diificulty that men are facing in getting access from pharmacists to the off-patent treatment bicalutamide, as well as several other generic treatments. Read the letter in full.
TK Maxx Supports Tackle
Tackle Chairman Roger Wotton is presented with a cheque from the fashion retailer TK Maxx in Coventry. TK Maxx selected Tackle as one of their community charities following the diagnosis of one of their senior managers. We really appreciate the support.
Report from Roger Wotton on Prostate Cancer Europe Round Table
Tackle Chairman Roger Wotton attended the Prostate Cancer Europe Round Table discussion held in Brussels on 23 January 2018. He reports: This was an event that delivered a lot more than expected in terms of alignment and positivity. Thirty two attendees represented countries from Sweden in the north to Malta in the south and Ireland […]
Ipswich Town Legend Titus Bramble has a PSA Test!
One of our main aims is to encourage early detection of prostate cancer. 1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer and for black men that risk is 1 in 4. Recently, ex-Ipswich Town legend Titus Bramble had a PSA test to encourage more men in the black community to get themselves tested. Well done Titus!
National Prostate Cancer Audit Annual Report 2017
The National Prostate Cancer Audit (NPCA) is the first national clinical audit of the care that men receive following a diagnosis of prostate cancer. It is designed to collect information about the diagnosis, management and treatment of every patient newly diagnosed with prostate cancer in England and Wales, and their outcomes. The 2017 Report has just been published. Or […]
Roger Wotton – Why the Walnut?
Roger Wotton, Chairman of Tackle Prostate Cancer, explains why we are using the walnut as a symbol in our new Save a Dad! campaign. Watch the video now. Tackle are developing the Save a Dad! initiative started by Tackle member Leighton Hospital Support Group together with a school in Crewe. It is encouraging to see the next generation learning […]
Tackle Tribute Testing
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 […]
Report on NHS England’s Cancer transformation programme published
You can read the progress report from NHS England’s Cancer transformation programme here. The report details the investment the NHS is making in cancer transformation, including £130m over the period 2016/18 in new and upgraded radiotherapy equipment and £200m over the next two years to accelerate rapid diagnosis and enhance patients’ quality of life. The report […]
Advanced Prostate Cancer Q&A on Video
If you’ve got some questions that need answering about advanced prostate cancer, try these two online videos: Advanced Prostate Cancer – Video 1 Advanced Prostate Cancer – Video 2