230 swimmers dive in for men’s health
Thank you to everyone who took part in the 2026 Plymouth Breakwater Swim for The Chestnut Appeal for Men’s Health. In total, 230 of you swam the 4km from Plymouth Breakwater back into Tinside. The route is challenging but rewarding, being a rare opportunity to swim across iconic Plymouth Sound which is normally bustling with…
We’re proud to introduce a new lifeline for cancer patients
We were proud to launch our new Healing, Surviving & Thriving book at the Eden Project this year. The event brought together influential figures in health, cancer care and the wider community across Devon and Cornwall. As well as finding out more about the new book, attendees heard powerful stories of cancer survivorship from Paul Montgomery and Geoffrey Phipps. Thank you to both of our speakers…
New advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer
Thousands of men in England who have prostate cancer will be offered high-powered precision radiotherapy that will slash the number of treatment sessions they typically need from 20 to just five. The South West’s radiotherapy centre hospitals, Derriford, the Royal Devon and Musgrove Park, will start offering the new treatment “within a matter of weeks”…
The best Father’s Day gift costs less than a pint
34 men in the UK will die from prostate cancer this Father’s Day. And every day after that. In the UK, a man dies from prostate cancer every 45 minutes – that’s roughly 34 men a day. Together, we can help save lives by spreading awareness, empowering men and offering early-detection tests. This year alone, we’ve already given over 500 men life-saving PSA tests….
Full throttle fundraising at Shaugh Prior tractor run
A huge thank you to The White Thorn in Shaugh Prior for hosting an incredible Tractor Run. Thanks to the team at the pub, all our incredible tractor drivers and everyone who came out to support, last Sunday’s event raised over £1000. Events like this are what make our community so special, and every pound raised will support men…
BBC programme highlights penile cancer risk
Three months after first noticing a lump on his penis, Alastair Munro was diagnosed with penile cancer. He’s bravely shared his journey with the BBC – including having a camera crew film the complex surgery to remove 30% of his penis in order to save his life. The episode of Surgeons: At The Edge of…
New support group for Cornwall
We’re launching a new support group in Cornwall to help even more people affected by cancer. Our support group in Plymouth has been helping those impacted by prostate, penile and testicular cancer for more than 15 years. The group means men and families can meet local people who’ve walked a similar path, find mutual support, but also enjoy trips and opportunities beyond just talking about cancer. The new group will…
15 years of The Chestnut Appeal Burgh Island Swim
The Chestnut Appeal Burgh Island swim marks its 15th anniversary this year. Each summer, around 250 people join us in this rare opportunity to swim around the iconic Devon landmark while raising money for a fantastic cause. This year’s event, taking place on Sunday 12th July, is set to be one of our biggest swims yet! The 2011 Burgh Island Swim was the first time we’d ever run this kind of swim fundraising event, but…
Raise a little, change a lot
With bills and budgets stretched, fundraising or donating to charity can seem out of reach – but tough times make our work important than ever. When money’s tight, men are less likely to see their GP and those living with cancer can find it harder to access support. But supporting your local charity doesn’t have to be…
Dozens flagged at rugby testing event
We teamed up with Plymouth Albion and Diversity Business Incubator to give over 100 men the early-detection PSA test. At the event last Saturday (11th April), 27 men were flagged as needing to visit their GP for further tests. The PSA isn’t a test for cancer, but rather measures the level of prostate specific antigen…