Stirling is lending his support to charity Prostate UK to help raise funds and awareness of prostate diseases in the UK during Prostate Cancer Awareness month, which starts on 1st March. Prostate disease currently affects one in two men during their lifetime; however few people are aware of the impact suffering from a prostate disease can have or the simple tests all men can take to spot the early signs of a prostate disease.
As arguably the greatest all-round racing driver of all time and a British icon, Stirling who personally suffered from prostate cancer, has joined forces with Prostate UK to launch their flagship fundraising event, Pants in the Park 2010, a 5km charity fun run, sponsored by healthcare provider, Simplyhealth. Following the success of Pants in the Park 2009, the amount of locations has almost doubled this year to 11 locations.
Stirling said "Although prostate disease will affect half of all men during their lifetime, few men are aware of its impact. I’ve personally experienced the effects suffering from a prostate disease can have on your life and the lives of your family. Prostate UK works to raise awareness of all prostate diseases and prevent prostate disease ruining lives. By taking part in one of the 11 regional Pants in the Park events everyone can help in the fight against prostate disease."
Amanda McLean, Chief Executive, Prostate UK said: 'One in two men will suffer from prostate disease at some stage in their lives and this is one of the many ways we try and raise funds and awareness to help our fight against prostate disease ruining lives.'
You can enter Pants in the Park on your own or with your friends and family. The 5km course can be run, walked, skipped or crawled – it’s up to you!
The only rule is that you wear your pants, Superman style, on the outside. Prizes are awarded for the craziest designs of pants and, with balloons, face painting and music; it is a great day out for everyone.
Visit www.pantsinthepark.org for venues and locations
To show your support on twitter and wear you Golden Pants with pride click here
Prostate Disease
• 1 in 2 men will suffer from a prostate disease at some point in their life
• 1 in 9 men at least, are affected by prostatitis, inflammation of the prostate. This can affect men from the age of 18
• Almost half of all men aged 50+ are effected by an enlarged prostate, ruining lives
• Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men in the UK. Over 35,000 men are diagnosed every year and 10,000 of them die; the equivalent of a man every hour
• Well known personalities who have suffered from or continue to suffer from prostate diseases include Nelson Mandela, Robert De Niro, Dirk Benedict, Sean Connery, Frank Zappa, Harry Secombe and Max Clifford.
Prostate UK
Prostate UK is the only national charity dealing with all three prostate diseases: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer and prostatitis. It funds both medical research and the training of healthcare professionals, provides free information on all prostate diseases and campaigns to raise public awareness without any government funding.
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The old rotting prostate thing...
I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in early 2007; T3a Gleason 9, for the initiates. I started hormone treatment straight away with 12 weekly Zoladex implants, and a daily bicalutamide pill. In January 2008 I had a course of radiotherapy at the Royal Marsden as part of their intensity modulated radio therapy trial, and I have been told I am a candidate for the World's Most Irradiated Man..but have yet to turn green! My PSA level has gone from 26 to 0.29 and is still decreasing. My coping strategy is simply to ignore it totally, and just get on with life; one has to play the cards one has been dealt, and the games not over until it's finished.
I did find that, when I was first diagnosed, I was inundated with piles of leaflets from many interested charities and support groups...they all seemed to say the same thing, and it wasn't optimistic. Now, I mentioned this and was told "Well, it's a very serious situation..." I knew this; I didn't need to be told how bad it was more than once; all the reiteration and stuff like "the cancer journey" just made me want to lay in a warm bath and open a vein. I appeared that everybody wanted a bit of me, I felt like a shuttlecock in play with all the assorted agencies fighting over who did what to help. It didn't help to produce the mental outlook that I think is an essential part of dealing with it and living with it. My message is, no matter how bad it seems, these days there are numerous treatments and you stand a good chance of living long enough to die of something else!!
prostate cancer
Why is it so difficult to find out what state you will be in after treatment. How do you talk to someone who has gone through this awful awful nightmare. The doctors skirt around this issue. I am going through radiotherapy now. Why cant I find anyone to talk to?
Robert
Prostrate cancer treatment and radiotherapy
I diagnosed myself with prostrate cancer in 2009, the problem was convincing my docter,having got a second opinion and conformation by biopsy at a superb cancer hospital in my area, my treatment began.The latter part of my particular treatment was radical radiotherapy,I was lucky enough to be able to continue working during this as in my case the side effects did not affect me greatly, it was six to severn weeks later that I began to suffer the consequences. These have continued into 2011, would I go through it again, without hesitation, I would appear to have now come through the other side, I have never felt better for three years,I can now look back and say that I beat this terrible disease,I am more than willing to share my experience with others and will not hold anything back,there are a lot of us out their, lets hear from you.
prostate cancer
Each case of prostate cancer is unique and, whereas your doctor may be able to highlight some of the possible side affects of your chosen treatment, it is very difficult to know exactly how the body will react and how you will feel. There are a number of patient support groups thoughout the country where you may find it helpful to talk to others who have been through or are experiencing similar treatment to you. Prostate UK recommends you visit The Prostate Cancer Support Federation website (http://www.prostatecancerfederation.org.uk/) where you can find a group near you and hopefully find someone to talk to.
Hope that helps,
Prostate UK
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