The Prostate Project

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We are a registered charity dedicated to giving men a better chance of beating prostate cancer. Learn more at www.prostate-project.org.uk

We're back at Guildford Farmers' Market tomorrow, Tuesday 4th August! If you're in Guildford High Street, come and visit the Prostate Project Man Van between 11am and 3pm. We'll be offering FREE prostate cancer tests (PSA blood tests) for eligible men.

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The NHS has warned that blood stocks have fallen to just three days' supply for some blood types, with the recent heatwave leading to fewer people coming forward to donate. It needs around 5,000 blood donors every day to keep supplies at safe levels.

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If you're coming along to the Cranleigh Show this Sunday 2nd August, why not stop by the Prostate Project Man Van and say hello? Our volunteers will be offering FREE PSA blood tests from 11am–3pm. There's no need to book - simply turn up. You may be eligible if you are:

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🚗 We're looking forward to the Cranleigh Lions Classic Car Show! If you're coming along to admire the cars, make sure you stop by the Prostate Project Man Van too. We'll be offering FREE PSA blood tests for eligible men: • Men aged 50–70 • Black men aged 45+

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This weekend, David Hanna is taking on the North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge in aid of The Prostate Project. It's a tough 50km route through the Surrey Hills, starting and finishing in Guildford, so it's no small challenge - especially in this heat!

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What a fantastic weekend at the Ripley Classic Tractor & Agricultural Machinery Show! 🚜 It was great to meet so many people over the two days. A huge thank you to all the men who came along for a free PSA blood test, and to those who took a home test kit away with them.

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Worried that a PSA test might be painful or embarrassing? A PSA test is simply a blood test. That's it. Nothing painful or embarrassing. Our Man Van team will make you feel at ease, answer any questions you have and explain what happens every step of the way.

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🚜 🚜 🚜REMINDER! 🚜 🚜 🚜 We're at the Ripley Classic Tractor & Machinery Show this weekend! If you're coming along to enjoy the vintage tractors, machinery, demonstrations and all the other attractions, don't forget to stop by the Prostate Project Man Van and say hello.

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The Rt Honourable Sir Jeremy Hunt MP, former Conservative Health Secretary and Chancellor, has been a supporter and keen advocate of the Prostate Project for many years, and it was a pleasure to welcome him on his recent visit to our labs.

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A big THANK YOU to everyone at the Elstead Village Fete for making us so welcome on Saturday 4th July. We had a fantastic day meeting so many people and chatting about prostate cancer awareness and the importance of early detection.

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A major study has found that focal therapy can be as effective as surgery or radiotherapy for some men with localised prostate cancer, while causing significantly fewer side effects by only treating the cancerous area of the prostate.

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We're looking forward to being at the Cranleigh Show on Saturday 2nd August with our Prostate Project Man Van. We'll be offering FREE PSA blood tests to eligible men from 11am til 3pm. There's no need to book, just come along. You may be eligible if you are: • A man aged 50 - 70

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It's the first Tuesday of the month tomorrow, which means our Prostate Project Man Van will be at Guildford Farmers' Market tomorrow offering FREE prostate cancer (PSA) blood tests! 📍 Guildford High Street 🕚 11am to 3pm You may be eligible if you are: • A man aged 50 to 70

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Our Chairman, Martin Davies, was recently interviewed by the Daily Mail about the ongoing debate around prostate cancer screening. The article highlights concerns that there was no practising prostate cancer specialist on the committee making recommendations on screening.

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