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    I didn't have any symptoms but I knew a couple of tests were a bit concerning. I'd been on The Prostate Cancer Charity's website, and knew I could ask for a biopsy, so I did, and it turned out I had early stage, aggressive prostate cancer.

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  • Mick

    Mick Barrow

     

    It was a complete shock when I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. If I had not seen the poster of the dripping tap in the pharmacy, I may not be here today.

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    We had a wonderful, loving marriage and I'm thankful for that. But now I feel that if only we'd known about prostate cancer, and about our right to ask for a PSA test, we could have caught it earlier and might have had longer together

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    Couples describes how prostate cancer impacts on the lives of people affected by the disease. It also celebrates what is gained both by seeking and providing support.

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  • Simon D'Arcy

    Simon D'Arcy

     

    I was a fit, active non-smoker when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 58. I was stunned. I couldn't understand why it was me.

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  • Denton Wilson

     

    It's not always easy for men to talk about their health, especially in my community, but African Caribbean men are three times more likely to develop prostate cancer

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  • Vivien Pipe

    Vivien Pipe

     

    I heard about The Prostate Cancer Charity and decided to become a volunteer, giving talks to raise awareness of the disease.

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  • Guy Williams

    Guy Williams

     

    It was a shock when I was told I had prostate cancer at the age of 51. I knew I was more likely to be diagnosed because my Dad was living with the disease, but the result still really knocked me.

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