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Supporting you

If you’re over 50 and think that you could be at-risk of prostate cancer, but are concerned about speaking to your doctor, use our appointment planner to break the ice with your GP.

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What are the key questions to ask your doctor to assess your risk of prostate cancer?

Talking to friends and family

Discussing the possibility of prostate cancer with loved ones can feel uncomfortable. However, these conversations can make all the difference when it comes to day-to-day management of the condition and planning for the future.

What should I include in my Manversation?

Everyone responds to different approaches: for example, some people prefer a direct, to-the-point approach, while others take a bit longer to process. Whatever manner you use to broach the subject, the main aim of the Manversation should be to tell them about your prostate health. Often people think of conditions like prostate cancer as far-away scenarios that wouldn’t apply to them, so opening up the floor to the Manversation could make all the difference.

Tips for the Manversation:

  • Keep the mood light, have it in a casual setting where everyone feels comfortable
  • Try using humour like a ‘dad joke’ to diffuse the seriousness of the topic
  • Try writing down what you’d like to say first
  • Be honest about your concerns
  • If your loved one becomes upset, they might need time. Don’t blame yourself or give up
  • Keep trying if the Manversation doesn’t lead to action straight away

ORGANISATIONS

HELPING FAMILY AND FRIENDS OPEN UP ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER

Orchid Cancer Appeal is the UK’s leading registered charity focused exclusively on male-specific cancers. Formed in 1996, Orchid Cancer Appeal exists to save men’s lives from testicular, prostate, and penile cancers through pioneering research, the provision of specialist information and support, campaigns and raising awareness.

More information about treatment options can be found on the websites of Orchid Cancer Appeal and Tackle Prostate Cancer

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HELPING FAMILY AND FRIENDS OPEN UP ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER

Tackle is the umbrella organisation for the National Federation of Prostate Cancer Support Groups with over 90 groups throughout the country.

Tackle is run by patients for patients and acts as the voice of those affected by the disease. It assists and strengthens the activities of support groups in aid of men with prostate cancer and their families and campaigns to promote early detection and better treatment options.

Tackle seeks to ensure that men with prostate cancer always get the best treatment whatever the stage of their disease and strives to remove injustices in treatment pathways offered to prostate cancer patients.

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Reporting of side effects and quality complaints


If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk.

 

You can also report side effects and quality complaints to Bayer Plc. Further information is available on the “contact” tab at www.bayer.co.uk.

 

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.