Supporting people
with cancer
& other prostate issues
Relaxed and informal
meetings twice a month on the
1st and 3rd Fridays in the month
9.30 – 11.30am
New Life Church, 24 Irish Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7BY
Is your life affected by prostate cancer as a patient, carer, or relative?
Do you feel you are alone at this time with no one you can really turn to?
Do you have questions to ask, and would like to discuss them with someone?
Would you like to meet them in a friendly and social group who meet regularly to support and help each other through their prostate cancer or prostate issue journey?
Do you have personal experience of prostate cancer or prostate issues and feel you could listen to and help others similarly affected?
If any of this applies to you, you may be interested to know that this prostate support group in the West Cumbria area was formed to assist and support those specifically affected by prostrate cancer and prostate issues.
The information here will tell you about the group, its aims, what it does, who is involved, and how to contact them.
What we do
We meet regularly, as a group, in a relaxed and informal way to talk, listen and share with each other issues that may be affecting our lives. We exchange experiences and issues whilst undergoing diagnosis, treatment or post treatment.
We may invite specialist speakers to talk to us about a wide range of subjects, ranging from medical, motivational and educational to general interest.
We liaise with health and support group professionals to ensure we are updated on the latest tratment developments and other issues related to prostate cancer, prostate health and general health.
We will contact other local, county and national prostate cancer organisations and groups to support our aims, particularly awareness and early screening campaigns. We believe this is important in the fight against prostate cancer and other prostate issues.
How we do it
We will vary our meetings with guest speakers and internal discussions
We will signpost to the relevant clinicial professionals in regard to taking part in clinical trials and research.
We have the opportunity for a cuppa and informal chat at every meeting to ensure we ahave athe chance to share any concerns and experiences and can support each other.
1 in 8 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer.
You are not alone.
Who are we?
The group was formed to assist and support those specifically affected by prostate cancer and other prostate-related issues, like prostatitis, in a relaxed and informal forum.
We are a volunteer group run by and for people with prostate-related issues, including cancer patients, carers, and relatives.
We aim to support each other in all aspects of prostate cancer and other prostate issues. We are ready to help others in our community who may also need similare help, information or support.