Posted: Mon 29th Apr 2024

Free prostate cancer blood tests as local group share how to get a PSA Test

Wrexham.com for people living in or visiting the Wrexham area

“Every 45 minutes a man in the UK dies of prostate cancer. Such cancer can be symptomless, and an early diagnosis can save lives” note the  Wrexham Prostate Cancer Support Group

The group have teamed up with the  Graham Fulford Charitable Trust to provide PSA blood testing to men from the age of 40, who can book a time slot between 10am and 2:30pm on Saturday 15th June for the event at The Trevor Arms, Hotel in Marford.

It also aims to empower men with knowledge and early detection, taking steps towards reducing the damaging impact of prostate cancer.  Details on how to book test is shown on the attached poster but can also be achieved by using the following hyperlink: https://gfct.mypsatests.org.uk/Events  All you need to do is create an account and password and book a timeslot.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men in Wales, so Phil Jones who is secretary of the local Prostate Cancer Support Group said “We hope that many men will take advantage of this event and that together we can help to extend or save lives.  The tests normally cost £25 each, but we are able to offer them free of charge.

“We are so pleased to be involved with this amazing initiative, which will undoubtedly encourage more men to have the screening, potentially save lives and remove the cost”

 



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