Trustees and Patrons
Professor Paul Forster (Chairman)
Paul was appointed Chairman of The Prostate Cancer Charity in March 2005. He is a Visiting Professor at Nottingham Business School, a member of the Nottingham Business School Advisory Board, Chairman of CVC Associates and a member of the Academic Faculty of the IFS School of Finance.
Paul was diagnosed with advanced and incurable prostate cancer in October 1999 following a BUPA Health Screen that identified a PSA of 78. He had no obvious symptoms of the disease. He was advised there was a 90 per cent probability that the cancer had escaped beyond the prostate gland and given a prognosis that the recommended course of hormone therapy would remain effective on average for two years. A year later, in addition to his hormone treatment, Paul commenced a programme of complementary therapy which included radical changes to diet and the addition of dietary supplements.
In 2005, he participated in the clinical trial of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), which has proved very beneficial to date. Over 10 years since his original diagnosis, he remains well with no signs of disease progression. He enjoys playing tennis and skiing. He brings a unique personal perspective to his role as Chairman of The Prostate Cancer Charity and a determination to ensure that all men are aware of all the options that should be available to them in facing and beating prostate cancer.