March is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, and The Chestnut Appeal for Men’s Health has teamed up with Plymouth Argyle to help male fans to check their health.
Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, but catching it early can make all the difference. Unfortunately, early symptoms of prostate cancer are often non-existent, meaning the disease can progress without warning.
The good news is that a simple blood test could help detect prostate cancer before symptoms develop.
The PSA test is not routinely offered by GPs, but will be available for free for fans aged 45+ at the home game against Derby on 15th March. You need to register ahead of the match to get a test.
By testing at Home Park on a matchday, we hope to make this vital test accessible to supporters. When the same event was run in 2024, 20 men who may not otherwise have been tested were flagged as potentially having prostate cancer.
If you are aged 50 and over, or over 45 with the possibility of higher risk factors, then please book your place today via the link below.
Those at higher risk of prostate cancer include those with a history of the illness in their families, and men with Afro-Caribbean heritage. Click here to find out more about risk factors.
To register for your free PSA test, click the link below and scroll down to The Chestnut Appeal event on the 15th March. Click the padlock icon and then input the password (Password: PLYMOUTH) in the box that will appear at the top of the screen. This will then lead you into the page to book your space.
The Chestnut Appeal for Men’s Health will be running the clinic at the Life Centre, next to Home Park Stadium. The PSA testing will take place from 11.00am- 2.00pm so that fans can be tested before heading into the grounds.
About the PSA test
Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. Early diagnosis is crucial but difficult, as there’s often no symptoms of prostate cancer in its early stages.
The PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood to help diagnose prostate problems – including prostate cancer.
It’s important to note that, while a high level of PSA can suggest prostate problems, someone can have a high PSA for many harmless reasons, too.
Click here to find out more about the test.
If you or someone you know is affected by prostate, testicular or penile cancer, our free patient and family support groups across Devon and Cornwall offer a space to connect with others who understand what you’re going through.
