Presentation on Radiotherapy and related side effects
Monday 7th October 2024 at 7:30pm.
Michelle (Mitch) Sharman-Else, NMP MHFA, Late Effects Consultant Radiographer at MKUH, discussed Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy and related side effects. She included the late effects of treatment and the new Late Effects Service that she is setting up.
This presentation was extremely well received and discussions continued well after refreshment time.
Members' Meeting. Discussion led by Roger Gale.
Monday 9th September 2024 at 7:30pm.
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Monday 15th July 2024
This event was held at the Old Beams public house in Shenley Lodge at 7:30pm. It was well run and very successful. The pub was packed full. As guest charity of the night, we benefitted to the tune of over seven hundred and fifty pounds.
Let's talk about Chemotherapy.
Monday 8th July 2024 at 7:30pm
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In the light of his own experience, David Tomlinson led a lively discussion about our collective experience of chemotherapy as a treatment option for prostate cancer.
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Professor Francesco Crea of the Open University invited us to the OU to update us on his work on Prostate Cancer.
Monday 10th June 2024 1pm to 2.30pm.
We were pleased to be joined by some members of the Solihull PCS group for this meeting, which was introduced by Aidan Adkins, Co-Chair of Tackle and chairman of the Solihull Group.
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The meeting was very well attended and it was good to renew our past association with Francesco, who updated us on the latest research of his department into prostate cancer and how this work integrates with other national and international research efforts.
The visit included a tour of the labs which was very interesting.
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Let’s talk about surgery
Monday 13th May 2024 at 7:30pm
Malcolm Carpenter led a discussion about our collective experience of surgery as a treatment option for prostate cancer in the light of his own experiences. Following routine tests a slightly higher than average PSA in early 2022 initiated investigations by MKUH. Early stage prostate cancer was initially assessed and following various scans early Stage 2 was diagnosed in the summer. Following discussions with the oncology team it was decided surgery was the preferred next steps. Radical prostatectomy was undertaken in October 2022.
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PSA Testing Event
Sunday 12th May 2024 10.30am - 1pm Abbey Hill Golf Course
153 men were tested. Subsequently, ten men received Red letters and five received Yellow letters.
Let’s talk support
Wednesday 10th April 2024 at 7.30pm
We discussed how family and friends can support through diagnosis and treatment, as well as what support they need for themselves
Proposed afternoon meeting
Monday 11th March 2024 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL.
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Let us chat about radiotherapy.
Monday 12th February 2024 at 7:30pm
Chris Monk, one of our committee members, spoke of his experiences undergoing radiotherapy.
Chris' presentation was well received and provoked a lively debate where people added their own radiotherapy experiences. Discussions continued after tea and biscuits and included an appeal for members to consider presenting something about their own treatment pathway, to a future meeting.
General Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle
Monday 8th January 2024 at 7:30pm
Dr Edward (Eddy) Diget is a Personal Trainer and rehab specialist. He has been a surgeon in the Royal Navy, a martial arts competitor and stuntman. He has also been diagnosed with bowel cancer.
Eddy gave a well received presentation on the importance of exercise and hosted a lively discussion.
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