Prostate Cancer: get clued up

Maxton Beesley talks about his experiences with prostate cancer, and specialist nurse answers all your questions
Show date: Tuesday 29th March
Show time: 15:30

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. In the UK, 37,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year and there are over 250,000 men living with the disease today. But how much do you know about the disease, the impact it can have on your life, and are you or the men in your life at risk by not knowing the possible signs and symptoms of this increasingly common disease?
Although prostate cancer mainly affects men over 50, it is important that everyone is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of the disease – particularly if you are at a greater risk.

In 2005 Maxton Beesley, father of British actor Max Beesley was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Having experienced no symptoms of the disease, his diagnosis came as huge shock. Six years later, through their battle with prostate cancer, father and son have become staunch advocates for The Prostate Cancer charity and have campaigned tirelessly for British men and their families to arm themselves with all the information they need to help fight the disease.

March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Charity is urging men and their families to be aware of the disease and on the lookout for some of the possible warning signs.

Log onto our live web TV show to find out some of the main symptoms of the disease and what you need to do if you spot them. Maxton will also share the story of his successful fight against Prostate Cancer and tell you why his family were so important during his battle. Prostate Cancer nurse Meg Burgess will also tell you what you should do if you suspect you or a family member or friend may have some of the symptoms.

Max Beesley and Meg Burgess from The Prostate Cancer Charity joins us live online at http://www.studiotalk.tv/chat/prostate-cancer-get-clued-up on Tuesday 29th March to discuss Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, what you can do, and what you should be aware of.

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