News Date: Thursday 10th November 2005
Tim supports better understanding of Prostrate Cancer
East Worthing and Shoreham MP Tim Loughton has joined forces with Conservative party leader Michael Howard to draw attention to the dangers of prostrate cancer and the importance of men being aware of its symptoms.
Tim is supporting the Prostate Cancer Charter for Action, a collaboration of 22 leading charities and health-care professionals, which was launched in 2003 after a groundswell of concern that prostate cancer urgently needed greater focus and resources from those responsible for public health policy.
Tim commented:
"On average, 10,000 men in the UK die from prostate cancer each year, making it the most common form of cancer in men. I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak out on this matter. As with all cancers, patients who are diagnosed earlier have a greater range of treatment options. We therefore must get all men talking about their health and make them aware of the role of their prostate gland and the symptoms of prostate cancer."
Notes to Editors:
1) The Prostate Cancer Charter for Action was launched in January 2003 following a grant from the GUS Charitable Trust, and has been signed by 22 leading organisations involved in the fight against prostate cancer. The signatories are British Association of Urological Nurses, British Urological Foundation, British Association of Urological Surgeons, British Prostate Group, British Uro-oncology Group, Cambridge Cancer Research Foundation, Cancer BACUP, Cancer Research UK, Help the Aged, Institute of Cancer Research, Macmillan Cancer Relief, Men's Health Forum, Men's Health Forum Scotland, Orchid Cancer Appeal, PCaSO Prostate Cancer Network, Pro Cancer Research Fund, Progress Prostate Cancer Support Group, Prostate Research Campaign UK, Scottish Association of Prostate Cancer Support Groups, Tenovus, The Prostate Cancer Charity and The Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.
2) For further information about Prostate Cancer Charter for Action, please contact Mike Birtwistle on 020 7340 6200.
Tim Loughton MP , 2005
