Huddersfield Prostate Cancer Support Group

Here are some links to other cancer support organisations and sources of information relevant to men diagnosed with prostate cancer (PCa):-

• Prostate Cancer UK Can help you deal with prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. They have a useful Risk Checker as well as offering one to one support.

• Tackle Prostate Cancer The National Federation of Prostate Cancer Support Groups who work to provide information, support and help to all men with prostate cancer and their families. Tackle campaign for improved and earlier diagnosis of prostate cancer and act as the voice of prostate cancer patients in the U.K.

• Yorkshire Cancer Research Working in Yorkshire to beat cancer.

• Macmillan Cancer Support Providing support for people living with cancer.

• NHS Choices Prostate Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment

• Orchid A leading UK charity for those affected by male cancer.

• Prostate Cancer Statistics Prostate cancer incidence statistics from Cancer Research UK

• Odyssey Created to help people with cancer regain their self-confidence and enjoyment of life.

• Predict Prostate An individualised prognostic model for men newly diagnosed with non-metastatic prostate cancer.

• Lymphoedema Support Network The UK's national patient support organisation for those living with or affected by lymphoedema.

• Movember Foundation A leading charity changing the face of men’s health. This links to their prostate cancer section.

• Out with Prostate Cancer A support group directed primarily at gay and bisexual men and trans-women.

• Prostate Cancer Partners' Support Group A national group - meeting by Zoom and occasionally face to face when possible.

• British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) Qualified medical practitioners in the field of urological surgery.

• Platform 1 A local mental health charity offering support and therapy to men coming to terms with prostate cancer.

Some of us find it easier to learn visually so here are some links to videos and podcasts dealing with prostate cancer and treatments:-

• Robotic Prostatectomy Better or Not? Mr Bill Cross. A one hour video master class by Mr Bill Cross explaining how Robotic Prostatectomy is done.

• BBC Inside Health Inside Health's Prostate Special, first broadcast in 2018 but still relevant today.

• June 2023 Colin McFarlane on the increased risk black men have on getting prostate cancer.

• PCaSO Videos The Prostate Cancer Support Organisation have brought together videos and recordings of their presentations on prostate cancer and treatment. We are very grateful to PCaSO for permitting us to link to and share these.

• Prostate Cancer Research Infopool A website containing simple, clear information about prostate cancer.

• Kirklees Continence Service Use this link to self refer to Kirklees continence service.

• Your Gleason Score Matters Explains the pathology process and what the Gleason score means.