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See all of the latest news from around the South west area, increasing awareness of prostate cancer, testicular cancer and penile cancer.
And they’re off to America!
And they’re off to America! 1 and 2 men crews, facing a storm of 65 mph winds on Tuesday, this epic 3000km race will take between 2 & a half and 4 weeks to complete. Thank you to The Royal Western Yacht Club for inviting us aboard yesterday...
Psychosexual counselling
Prostate cancer treatment leads to sexual dysfunction in a significant number of men. This can have a large psychological impact and impacts on a patient’s ability to move on from their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Within the southwest peninsula there is very...
Getting young lads to talk about their health means they’re more likely to discuss issues in adulthood.
The Chestnut Appeal is very pleased to sponsor the warm up kit for The Parkway FC under 15 champions …… many congratulations on the win!! Getting young lads to talk about their health means they’re more likely to discuss issues in adulthood.
Thank you to our ‘Friends from the North East’.
Lyn Cogley, Urology Research Nurse presenting a cheque of £160 on behalf of “Friends from the North East” Sheila, Marie, Pauline and Billy who kindly raised £160 from the proceeds from an Easter Raffle and donations for Garden Furniture.
Bike Nights this Thursday …..
Plymouth Bike Nights take place on Plymouth Hoe Promenade this Thursday evening, the 28th of April, followed by 5th,12th,19th and 26th May 2022. With dates also set aside in June, July, August and October see their Facebook page for more details....
Car Sticker anyone?
Arriving on the 29th April 2022 are 1000 of our latest car stickers. Would you like one to help us raise awareness? They are FREE of charge, however donations to cover p&p are accepted 🙂 All you need to do is email your request to chestnut.appeal@nhs.net...
Do you want to join us?
Do you want to join David and Lesley-Ann, and help continue our work in Cornwall? We're looking for a part time fundraiser who will dedicate their time fundraising for the county of Cornwall. Interested? Drop an email to Lesley-Ann chestnut.appeal@nhs.net and we'll...
Urine bugs may be a sign of aggressive prostate cancer
Scientists say they have identified urine bacteria which are linked to aggressive prostate cancer. The discovery might provide new ways to spot and even prevent these dangerous tumours, experts hope. It's too soon to say if the bacteria might cause the cancer, rather...
Back to school for the guys from Team ‘StatusCode14’
Back to school for the guys from Team ‘StatusCode14’ as they prepare with Sea survival, First Aid and Navigation training ahead of there 3000 mile trans Atlantic row in this years Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Ocean rowing race. The guys will be competing against...
