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We've helped raise awareness of prostate cancer in communities that don't have easy access to good quality information.
Learning about prostate cancer
Residents who don't have English as their first language are less likely to get good-quality information about health. This year, we put on a programme of health information workshops delivered in community settings by clinicians. Around 90 men attended our information workshops about prostate cancer. The sessions were very well attended by black men, the group most at risk from this type of cancer.
What's happened as a result?
- Most of the men attending the sessions said that they would be making changes to their diet and/or exercise levels as a result of attending
- One of our partners reported that, after their prostate cancer awareness session, three asymptomatic participants requested to be tested by their GP. The results came back positive for prostate cancer, but at early stages.
- Clinicians presenting at workshops have gained a new insight into the needs of these communities. The Consultant Urologist at the Royal Free delivered most of the prostate cancer awareness sessions. Involvement in the project prompted him to consider what could be done more broadly to increase uptake of PSA2 testing (the test for prostate cancer) in the highest risk groups. As a result:
- Opportunistic testing has been introduced - GPs across North Central London have been asked to offer PSA testing to men in high-risk groups whenever they attend the surgery
- Launching of a buddy programme at University College Hospital for men diagnosed with prostate cancer
More about our community research and support
- Improving access to breast screening for women with language support needs. Find out more
- Community Research and Support 2024-5. Read our report
