In The Press
February
9 February 2010
John Robertson, a specialist nurse at The Prostate Cancer Charity, comments on a feature discussing the male MOT in the Daily Mail. John discusses symptoms of the disease as well as the PSA Test.
Dave Prowse, a celebrity supporter of The Prostate Cancer Charity, features in the Daily Express discussing his experience with prostate cancer.
4 February 2010
Mick Barrow, a Media Talker for The Prostate Cancer Charity, took part in a feature on BBC Radio Sussex & Surrey discussing things people do for charity. Mick talked about the bungee jump he organised for the Charity in the past as well as his plans to host an information stand during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Men's luxury retailer Alfred Dunhill is organising a charity auction in aid of The Prostate Cancer Charity. Customers can bid for a shirt collar personalised by celebrities from Jerry Hall to Emilia Fox. The auction is live on eBay until 10 February. This story featured in The Guardian, Vogue UK and Style List UK.
The Prostate Cancer Charity's cycling initiative to get more bums on saddles with its three Tour Rides has received support from stars from the world of film, television and sport. The story features on Road Cycling UK.
3 February 2010
Dave Prowse, a celebrity supporter of The Prostate Cancer Charity, is now in remission from prostate cancer. The 74-year-old told The Daily Mirror that he only discovered he had cancer through his charity work when a representative of The Prostate Cancer Charity asked him if he had been tested.
In a feature on shaving, Marketing Magazine discusses the £2 million that Wilkinson Sword put into sponsoring “Movember” as men grew “Mos” to raise money for The Prostate Cancer Charity.
January
27 January 2010
Dr Helen Rippon of The Prostate Cancer Charity comments on research into a genetic test which reveals how long a prostate cancer patient is likely to live. The procedure shows whether a man needs urgent, aggressive surgery, drug treatment to stop the disease spreading, or whether the condition can be safely left untreated. The comment features in the Daily Telegraph, the Press Association, The India Star, Reuters, Yahoo News India, and Heart Health blog.
26 January 2010
Dr Helen Rippon of The Prostate Cancer Charity comments in the Daily Mail on the development of a vaccine which could increase the life expectancy of men with advanced prostate cancer. The jab contains two harmless viruses which trick the body's immune system into attacking tumour cells.
23 January 2010
Tam Hewitt, a volunteer with The Prostate Cancer Charity, features in The Scotsman, warning Scottish men to drop their macho attitude towards cancer and other diseases. The warning came after figures showed that Scottish men are nearly twice as likely to die from cancer than their female counterparts.
20 January 2010
A feature in Cycling Weekly discusses sportivistes’ opportunity to ride three full stages of this year's Tour of Britain in the second year of partnership between the race and The Prostate Cancer Charity. In an all-new event for 2010, cyclists can tackle a demanding yet scenic 150km route from Minehead to the South Devon coast, revealing once again the race's patronage of the South West. The partnership also features in British Cycling Cyclosportive and Road Cycling UK.
16 January 2010
Ricky Gervais, a celebrity supporter of The Prostate Cancer Charity, is featured in the Financial Times, in an article about fashion. The article discusses the messenger bag he designed for Manbagcompany.com, which was to be auctioned for The Prostate Cancer Charity.
14 January 2010
At the invitation of The Prostate Cancer Charity, John Baron MP recently attended an evening reception at No. 10 to celebrate the success of the Charity, in recognition of his support for the charity over the years. He gives his thoughts on the event on the Politics UK website.
12 January 2010
Dr Helen Rippon from The Prostate Cancer Charity comments on the recent discovery of the first gene linked to the aggressive form of prostate cancer, which has raised the prospect of doctors predicuting how the disease will progress. The comment featured in The Daily Telegraph, PA Newswire, the Daily Mail, Yahoo News, Health Finder, Reuters UK and First Science.
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