Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in men, with 1 in 8 men being affected within their lifetime.
Despite prostate cancer affecting so many men, every year, the NHS currently do not offer a prostate cancer screening programme. After losing a friend following a late prostate cancer diagnosis, The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT) was set up to highlight the disease and offer testing and support for men who would otherwise not be aware of the risks of prostate cancer.
On Saturday 14th March, Calne Lions hosted a Prostate Screening Event at the LoveCalne Showroom at the Tesco Superstore in Calne, which was open to men aged 40 and over.
There were 100 test slots available for this event, and Calne Lions subsidised the cost; bringing the price per test down from £25 to £10.
Saturday proved to be a very successful day; all test slots were booked up remarkably quickly and on the day we only had a few gentlemen unable to attend. The nurses sent by the GFCT performed the blood tests quickly and efficiently.
Based on the success of this event, we are hoping to make these screenings a regular part of the Calne Lions calendar, with another screening potentially being considered for the autumn.
Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for further information, later in the year.