Giving Men a Better Chance of Beating Prostate Cancer
Beating Prostate Cancer
The Prostate Project is a registered charity established in 1998 by prostate cancer patient Colin Stokes and his consultant urological surgeon, Mr John Davies. Our ambition is to give men a better chance of beating prostate cancer.
About Us
We support the Royal Surrey County Hospital, St Luke’s Cancer Centre and Frimley Park Hospital in their efforts to detect and treat prostate cancer.Our Research
We provide funding to support to the cancer research team in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey.Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved and help us beat prostate cancer - from fundraising and donating to volunteering.Latest News
Our news show us that every small victory is important in the war against prostate cancer. Head over to our news section to learn more about our latest victories and future projects.
E-Bulletin January 2023
Catch up on all our latest news and events:
Our Winter 22 Newsletter
Catch up on all our news, fundraising events, research and prostate cancer updates - Winter 22 Newsletter
Musical treat for patients
Cancer patients waiting in the Stokes Centre for Urology at the Royal Surrey County Hospital were entertained by the soothing sounds of the Kora, a West African musical instrument played by
E-Bulletin October 2022
Read all our latest news and updates in our October 2022 E-Bulletin. Read here:
BBC Make a Difference Awards
Fundraiser of the Year Award! Congratulations to all the winners at the BBC Surrey Make a Difference Awards! Our long time friend and supporter, Tony Smith from Eclectic Live
Get Tested! BBC Radio Surrey
Listen Here Early detection saves lives. Our Founder, Colin Stokes and our Trustee and Director or Urology at Royal Surrey and clinical lead for Surrey and Sussex Cancer
‘Get on Board’ funding a Mobile PSA Testing Clinic
The shocking statistic is prostate cancer kills one man every hour and only 30% of men with advanced prostate cancer survive 5 years. If prostate cancer is detected early, survival rates are excellent.
The Mobile PSA Testing Clinic is our most significant and important fundraising initiative since the Stokes Centre for Urology was opened in 2019, the purchase and kit-out of the vehicle will require an investment of around £200,000.
Working in partnership with the Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance, the NHS operated clinic will provide a high-profile mobile point of access to allow more men to get the PSA blood test used to help detect prostate cancer, reaching high risk groups and communities as well as helping to address the shortfall of men remaining untested due to COVID restrictions.
Fully equipped to perform around 8,000 PSA tests per year, the unit will be fully self-contained with dedicated teams of drivers, NHS nurses and healthcare assistants. The clinic will be available out of regular hours, on Saturdays and even at pre-booked locations.
Since January, we have enough money towards our £200,000 target to place an order for a 3.5 ton, ice-white back to back cab Boxer Van. The ‘Man-Van’ needs to be kitted out with the finest testing equipment, computers and software, so we still need the funds to contribute to the running costs, paying the salaries of nurses and drivers for the first twelve months of operation.
To help us reach our target £200,000 so we can get the bus onto the road as soon as possible, you can buy a ticket for £10, click here.
Early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms so the only way to catch it early is to have a PSA blood test, so please ‘get on board’ and help us kit out this clinical bus.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Ahead of the introduction of the NHS operated Mobile PSA Blood Testing Clinic in Summer 2022, the Prostate Project is delighted to present three, exclusive sponsorship opportunities, as well as other bespoke packages. You can read more about them here:
Mobile PSA Blood Testing Clinic - corporate packages.
Watch our animation explaining why it’s so important to catch Prostate Cancer early
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Below are our three objectives to beat the third largest cancer killer in the UK.
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