Using art as a way to heal.
We caught up with local Chorley freelance photographer, Ian Smith, who’s prostate journey has lasted for 20 years, involving many twists and turns. Since 2018, he has used photography as a healing mechanism and created photographic exhibitions to focus and raise the awareness of prostate cancer. In Ian’s second project, The Prostate Gap, he photographed […]
National Screening Statement
Tackle’s Board of Trustees developed their statement on Prostate Cancer’s National Screening; here’s what they have to say. Being diagnosed with cancer, or even suspecting you may have it, is one of the most vulnerable moments in life. It can be a frightening, isolating, and incredibly difficult time. For those with prostate cancer, the journey […]
Spotlight On: Burton Prostate Cancer Support Group
Currently, Tackle Prostate Cancer has over 130 support groups across the UK. Each support group operates differently from each other, however the main thing each of them have in common is they adapt their offering to suit the needs of the people who are affected by prostate cancer. In this article we showcase the Burton […]
tackle 5k: Tony’s Way
Our Vice-Chair, Tony Collier, is embarking on his very own challenge and raising money for Tackle while he’s at it! Tackle 5k: Tony’s Way is a 10-week training plan that culminates in him running 5K. This challenge comes after Tony’s knee replacement in May 2024, which stopped him from being able to do his most […]
STAMPEDE Trial. A First Hand Experience
You may have heard about the STAMPEDE (Systemic Therapy in Advancing or Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Evaluation of Drug Efficacy) trial. If not, it is a large clinical trial that aims to assess new treatment approaches for people affected by high-risk prostate cancer. The trial has tested many different ways of treating prostate cancer and some […]
Spotlight On: PROSPECT Bristol
This month, we’re shining a light on the PROSPECT group (Bristol and District Prostate Cancer Support Network). Our Director of Programme and Operations, Sarah Gray, went to go and see them. Here’s what she has to say… ‘Last month I was invited down to Bristol to speak about the work of Tackle for the PROSPECT […]
Tackle’s Take: A new study that could save lives
We hear from Sarah Gray, our Director of Operations and National Programmes who offers her take on a recent prostate cancer study that could save thousands of lives… A recent study in the BJGP (British Journal of General Practice) has highlighted the need for men at higher risk of prostate cancer to have easier access […]
Spotlight On: Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group
We hear from Sarah, our Director of Operations and National Programmes, who recently visited the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group. Here’s what she had to say: ‘This month’s spotlight falls on IWPCSG, otherwise known as the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group. I was fortunate enough to visit this group a couple […]
An inspirational prostate cancer story
We hear from our Communications and Marketing Manager, Molly, who shares how a conversation can be so impactful… Sometimes, you cross paths with someone who shares the most inspirational story that’s so powerful, it’s deafening. Michela, is a trans woman who was living in her former (male) shadow for 60 years of her life. Trapped […]
Funding Success!
We’ve got some very exciting news to share with you…we have been successful in receiving funds from The National Lottery Community Fund! We are so grateful to be recipients of this investment, and are looking forward to implementing our plans to ensure people living with or affected by prostate cancer have the support they need. […]