Prostate Cancer

The prostate gland is the ‘behind the scenes’ sex organ you may not have known about, it is located below the bladder just above the base of your penis in between the pubic bone and the rectum. Its primary job is to nourish the sperm and help with fertility.  

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men in the UK, with over 40 000 new cases diagnosed every year.  The most common symptom for prostate cancer is having difficulty peeing, this could include:

• a flow which stops and starts
• having to wait before you start to go
• having to pee more often than previously
• finding it difficult to postpone peeing
• having to get up during the night to pee

If you have any of these symptoms make an appointment with your GP, early detection is important.  Testing for prostate cancer can be done in a number of ways, they usually include a blood test or biopsy or a rectal examination.

The chances of developing prostate cancer increase as you age. Most cases develop in men aged 50 or older.  

 For more information on prostate cancer, click the link below or speak with your GP

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cancer-of-the-prostate/Pages/Introduction.aspx

WALNUT – (prostate cancer support group for gay and bisexual men)

METRO Walnut meets online on the first Saturday of the month, and in-person on the third Saturday of every month at our centre in New Cross, from 2-4 p.m.

METRO Walnut provides a safe and confidential environment for men and their partners to discuss their concerns and experiences with others also dealing with prostate cancer.

If you would like some more information or to speak with a member of the Walnut team please complete the form below and someone will be in touch or contact [email protected] 

More information can also be found here: https://metrocharity.org.uk/services/metro-walnut

Testicular Cancer

CHECK YOUR BALLS

It’s important to regularly check your balls for any irregular lumps, bumps, unexplained aches, swelling or heaviness.  These can all be symptoms for testicular cancer, if you are dealing with any of these symptoms please contact your GP or local GUM clinic.  It’s good practice to get familiar with your testicles feeling them with your fingertips and understanding their shape and how they feel, by doing this you will be able to detect any differences should they ever occur.

For more information on testicular cancer take a look at this link:

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cancer-of-the-testicle/Pages/Introduction.aspx

Referral from this page will be for the METRO Walnut service - (prostate cancer support group for gay and bisexual men).  If you have concerns about your prostate or find something different when checking your balls, make an appointment with your GP to have it checked out.