Lucy McGinn from Nightingale Cancer Support Centre on a free talk that aims to get men in Enfield talking about their prostate

A football coach, former garage owner, prostate cancer survivor and now leader of one of the most renowned charities in the UK raising awareness of prostate cancer.

We’re working with Errol of The Errol McKellar Foundation to get men in Enfield talking about their prostate, no matter how uncomfortable or difficult the topic may be.

Our talks, led by Errol, are a private space to learn more about prostate cancer, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the dreaded side effects.

We know speaking about the side effects can be a really awkward so we’ll break the ice. Subjects such as erectile disfunction, sexual libido, incontinence, emasculation, loneliness, and losing confidence are all talked about openly.

Joining the talk doesn’t mean you have to share your experience or worries but we encourage you to take this opportunity to ask your questions and voice concerns in a totally judgement free zone where no question is stupid and no query is small.

Listening to Errol’s experience and the knowledge he has will keep you informed of important information around prostate health and prostate cancer.

Plus every attendee will be given a free PSA test to take home.

A PSA test checks the level of protein specific antigen (PSA) in your blood as an elevated PSA level can be an indicator of prostate problems including urinary infections, enlarged prostate, prostatitis and prostate cancer.

PSA tests are not a conclusive diagnosis and they are not a substitution for going to your GP if you are experiencing symptoms of prostate cancer. However, they are an easy-to-use tool to detect potential prostate cancer early.

Tests can normally cost up to £20 but thanks to The Errol McKellar Foundation we’re able to offer every person who joins our talk a PSA test for free.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in British men and we encourage men of all ages to join our next talk so that you can begin to feel more comfortable around these subjects, advocate for yourself in appointments and not feel as alone or scared.

Nick Jacobs, CEO of The Nightingale, says: “It’s a pleasure to be working with The Errol McKellar Foundation on helping Errol to raise awareness of prostate cancer in our community.

“We have found that in general, men don’t openly talk about prostate issues for a number of reasons. These talks work to fight the ‘taboo’ of talking honestly about prostate cancer and the fears of emasculation men have when faced with prostate issues.

“Attendees can share their personal journey or just listen and learn. Previous attendees have found this open approach incredibly refreshing as Errol has first-hand experience which he shares and he readily engages with every person regardless of what their concern is.”

The talk on prostate cancer with Errol McKellar takes place on Tuesday, 18th November from 6.30pm at The Nightingale Centre in Baker Street, Enfield Town EN1 3JT. Register to attend:
Visit nightingalesupport.org.uk/prostate

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