PROSTATE CANCER
INFORMATION ON PROSTATE CANCER
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
PROSTATE CANCER LIFE STORIES
Information on Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Charities
Charities are a great resource to help support you or your loved ones on your cancer journey. They can offer information and support in a variety of ways, practical, physical, emotional and financial. Some offer helplines, with access to medically-trained staff, and others fund research into finding a cure or better treatment for cancer. Please see below some charities that offer help.
Prostate Cancer Research
Your hub for all of our patient information, from treatment information to real-life experiences, how you can get involved in our work, to clinical trials. Website: https://www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk/ Email: info@pcr.org.uk For general enquiries please call...
Orchid
Orchid exists to save men’s lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers through pioneering research and promoting awareness Telephone: 0808 802 0010 Website: https://orchid-cancer.org.uk/ Address: ORCHID 60 Gray’s Inn Road London WC1X 8AQ.
Prostate Cancer UK
Prostate Cancer UK has a simple ambition – to stop men dying from prostate cancer. Through shifting the science over the next 10 years to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and support, we will stop prostate cancer being a killer...
Tackle Prostate Cancer
We are the only patient-led UK-wide charity for people with prostate cancer and those who care for them. Through our network of support groups, we unite, guide and hero those living with and affected by prostate cancer. Website: https://tackleprostate.org/ Address:...
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Find a support group for Prostate Cancer
It can be really useful to speak to other people who know how you are feeling because they have been there too. Speaking to those who have a lived experience of cancer can be a great source of comfort. Many support groups also invite speakers or have medical staff in attendance, so can be a great resource to help you on your cancer journey. Here are some local support groups you may be interested in.
1 in 4 Sheffield Prostate Cancer Support Group
SACMHA, Breinburg Court, 263 Pitsmoor Road, Sheffield S3 9AQ
This support group was established in 2022, with the knowledge that 1 in 4 men of Black, African or Caribbean heritage will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.
The group is open to black men and their families and offers peer support from those with lived experience, to others at any stage, pre or post diagnosis.
The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 12.30pm-2.30pm.
Barnsley Prostate Cancer Group
Market Kitchen, Glassworks Barnsley, S70 1GW
Tel: Amanda Prout 07565 201437
Email: amanda.prout1@nhs.net
The group leader is Roger (a patient) and Barnsley Hospitals Urology team and the Cancer Services department supports it on request. The group is incredibly self sufficient and puts the patients themselves at the heart of it.
Meets second Wednesday of each month.
Bottoms Up!
Brook House WMC, 221 Barnsley Road, Sandal Wakefield, WF1 5NU
Tel: 07974 657146
Email: midyorks.bottomsup@gmail.com
Had a bowel or bladder problem. Have you been affected by prostate, bladder or bowel cancer either as a patient or a carer?
Bradford Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Idle Draper, 28 The Green, Idle Bradford, BD10 9BX
Tel: Craig Ward 0780 0637567
Email: wardcraig777@gmail.com
Green Prostate Cancer Group is a new group facilitated by patient Craig and supported by Cancer Support Yorkshire. They meet fortnightly on Wednesday evenings at 7pm to provide support to each other.
Contact Craig for further information.
Bridlington Prostate Cancer Support Group
Dining Room, Bridlington Hospital, Bessingby Road, Bridlington. YO16 4QP
Tel: Urology Nurse 01723 385246
First Wednesday of each month between 7-8.30 pm. Call to check meeting times with Urology Nurse Carol Popplestone.
The Dodgy Walnut
Harrogate Sports and Fitness Club. Hookstone Wood Rd, Harrogate HG2 8PN
Email: thedodgywalnut@gmail.com
Website: https://thedodgywalnut.wordpress.com/
This is a peer support group for younger men and their partners who are living with or affected by prostate cancer. There’s no age limit, however this group is tailored for those who are either employed or haven’t reached their state pension age. This is a space where you can offload and talk about issues such as family, finance and relationships; aspects that might not affect older men and their families as much.
6.30pm – 8.30pm on 4th Wednesday of the month. First meeting is Wednesday 22nd January 2025.
Doncaster Prostate Cancer Partner’s Support Group
The Grove Inn, York Road, Doncaster DN5 8HL
Email: cynthiapcp25@gmail.com
This is a face to face group for partners of those with a prostate cancer diagnosis.
The group will be led by Cynthia Latibeaudiere and held on the third Tuesday of every month. The first meeting is on Tuesday 18 February 2025.
Don’t Be The One – New prostate cancer support group for black men coming soon
St John’s Resource Centre, St Johns Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5BW
This support group, funded by Macmillan, will hold it’s first meeting at 2pm on Wednesday 19 February 2025, following the successful launch of our Don’t Be The One campaign in October 2024 – see our Don’t Be The One page for more details.
Details of future support group meetings will be decided at the first meeting.
The group aims to create a better lived experience for African Caribbean men living with prostate cancer through community based intervention, learning and solutions.
Huddersfield Prostate Cancer Support Group
Meeting Room, Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Group for chat, information, tea and coffee on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 6.15 – 7.45 pm
Men only but events held for partners
Join us in The Meeting Room, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen’s Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Tel: 07708 283260
Email: huddsprostatecancergroup@gmail.com
Website: https://huddsprostatecancergroup.org
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560871123888
Leeds Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Grove Centre, New Street, Horsforth (near Morrisons) Leeds, LS18 4BH
Tel: Ian Yearwood 07810 626397 – chair
Email: info@lpcsg.co.uk
Website: http://lpcsg.co.uk
Let us help take the fear out of prostate cancer. We meet quarterly on a Saturday from 2 – 4pm. There’s a guest speaker at each meeting, usually a medical professional, followed by Q & A, informal discussion and social time.
Refreshments are provided. Dates, times and speakers are posted beforehand on the website and distributed to members and our mailing list. For further details see the website and via the Contact Us box on the home page. You will always be welcome at any of the meetings and you can come as little or as often as you want.
Prosper – Harrogate & District Prostate Cancer Support Group
Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre, Hornbeam Square W, Harrogate HG2 8PA.
For patients, partners, family members and Health Care Professionals. We’re here to help. We meet the last Thursday of each month from 7 – 9pm.
See website for more dates: https://sites.google.com/site/prosperharrogate/
Tel: Gene Turner 07856 884432
Email: fgeneturner@gmail.com
It is advisable to contact me (Gene) at 07856 884432 before your first visit to confirm meeting date and time.
Prostate Cancer – Acupuncture Group
Leeds City Centre, LS1 3AU
A low cost acupuncture group is on offer to men with prostate cancer on Fridays at 10 am. The service is offered by charity Phoenix Health and Wellbeing who offer counselling, massage and acupuncture..
There is a small charge of £5.
Tel: 0113 234 0818
Email: info@phoenixhealthandwellbeing.org.uk
Prostate Cancer Lincs & Humber
Old Brumby United Church, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2AQ.
The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month (not December) at 2pm-4pm
Tel: 07922 487 824
Email: contact@prostatecancerlincsandhumber.co.uk
Website: prostatecancerlincsandhumber.co.uk
Prostate Cancer Partners’ Support Group
Online via zoom
We are a national group meeting quarterly by zoom and occasionally face to face, when possible. We are linked to local prostate cancer support groups and welcome members of these groups and anyone not already linked to a group. Please do feel free to contact us or join a meeting to see if it’s for you.
Membership is free to all partners of someone affected by prostate cancer.
Email via their website: https://npcpsg.wordpress.com/contact-us/
Scarborough Prostate Cancer
The Westover Club, 3 Westover Road Scarborough, YO12 5AA
Tel: 01723 385246
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm
For more information contact Urology Nurse Carol Popplestone on 01723 385246
Skipton Prostate Cancer Support Group
Fisher Medical Centre, Coach Street, Skipton. BD23 1EU
Tel: Tim on 07867 276512
Email: skiptonprostate@pm.me
Website: https://skiptonprostategroup.org/
Meets the second Friday of each month at 1pm – 3pm
Welcome to our Prostate Cancer Peer support group. We are a peer support group for those with prostate cancer to talk and socialise with others in the same boat!
It can be difficult to talk to your partner of family about your prostate cancer and how it effects you. However, there is a huge community of fellow sufferers who can listen and relate to most of the side effects, etc.
All welcome, no matter where you live. Bring your pal or partner, come for a chat, a brew and a biscuit or two.
Urostomy Association Sheffield & District
The Urostomy Association provide information and support for people with any kind of urinary diversion, and for their families and carers.
Urostomy Association Yorkshire & Humberside
The Urostomy Association provides information and support for people with any kind of urinary diversion, and for their families and carers.
York Prostate Cancer Support Group
York Against Cancer, The Leveson Centre, York Community Stadium, Kathryn Avenue, Huntington York, YO32 9AF
Patients and their partners are very welcome. CSN in attendance.
Group meet four times a year from 5.30 – 7pm. Contact them for meeting dates.
Website: https://tackleprostate.org/support-groups/york-prostate-cancer-support-group/
Prostate Cancer Life Stories
Cancer Journeys – Tony Collier
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Tony Collier about his diagnosis with Prostate Cancer and how it has helped him to become a patient advocate as...
Stephen’s story
This is my journey with prostate cancer, detailing how I transformed from a retired individual leading a quiet, unremarkable life into a passionate cancer advocate. My current role is not a result of what went well during my cancer journey, but rather what went awry...
Ronnie’s story
My name is Ronnie Gelder, I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer on 28 July 2016 and on 20 August I had a prostatectomy. Before I was discharged from hospital, I asked about clinical trials. I spoke with my oncologist and at the end of October I started trials...
Gordon’s story
A health check saved my life - Canon Gordon Dey Retired Canon (Church official) Gordon Dey was moving house from one area of Bradford to another part of the city when he was called for a well man check. The check-up was part of the induction to join his new GP...
Owen’s story
My story – Owen Davies When my ‘Bloods’ results came back, and my brilliant new doctor told me there were a couple of things he wanted to check and probably rule out. A scan and a biopsy later, the specialist passed me onto the nurse at the Centre with the news...
Richard’s story
I’ve had cancer twice – but I was very lucky they both could be treated when caught early Keen sportsman Richard Seddon arrived for our interview in Leeds on one of the hottest days of the year looking a picture of health despite having cycled 12 miles from his Yeadon...
Denton’s story
When Sheffield man, Denton Wilson was recovering from prostate cancer treatment, he decided to grow his hair, as a symbol of getting back to good health. Now more than 20 years later, he has shaved off his dreadlocks to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK. Denton...
Cancer Journeys – Keith Simpson
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Keith Simpson about his battle with Prostate Cancer.
Cancer Journeys – Andrew Markham
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Andew Markham about his journey with Prostate Cancer & after sadly loosing 2 friends to Pancreatic...
Cancer Journeys – Owen Davies
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Owen Davies about his journey with Prostate Cancer
Cancer Journeys Caty Hollis
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Caty Hollis about how her dad's diagnosis with Prostate Cancer and his death inspired her to become a...
S2 Ep 4 – Testosterone vs Tumours
Join Cancer Champions, Arzoo Dar and Rob Husband, as they speak to consultant urologist Mr Chidi Molokwu about everything from prostate cancer to men’s health.
Cancer Journeys – Gordon Dey
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Gordon Dey about his battle with prostate Cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to raise £1,000,000 for Leeds...
Cancer Journeys – David Stapleton
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to David Stapleton. He was a GP practice Manger who was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer & is now training to...
Cancer Journeys – Janet Daykin
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Janet Daykin about her late husbands journey with prostate cancer and how after his death she used their story...
Cancer Journeys – Claude Hendrickson
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Claude Hendrickson about his battle with Prostate Cancer and how he helps other men from Asian and Ethnic...
Cancer Journeys – Mike Martin
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Mike Martin about his battle with Prostate Cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to raise £1,000,000 for Leeds...
Cancer Journeys – John Whelpton
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to John Whelpton about his battle with Prostate Cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to raise £1,000,000 for Leeds...