The Walnut Group, Prostate Cancer Support - Preston

11/01/2026

As most of you willk now the decision to roll out a mass Prostate Cancer screening program was reject.

HOWEVER this is NOT the final decision.

There is now a public consultation running until 20th February - so we need to act fast.

The consultation wants to hear from anyone affected by Prostate Cancer - patients, family, friends or even colleagues.

The consultation can be accessed here - https://nationalscreening.blog.gov.uk/2025/11/28/uk-nsc-opens-consultation-on-draft-prostate-cancer-screening-recommendation/

It's not looking for 'high-brow' stuff - just lived experiences - there are only 6 questions.

Also, please sign the e-petition set up by Prostate Cancer Research to get this debated in Parliament.

We must try and change this system - there are 1000's of men out there who have Prostate Cancer and do not know they have it - earlier detection gives better recovery results.

Oh yes, and please share the hell out of this post!

Call on the Government to say YES to prostate cancer screening for all high-risk men. Add your name to the petition today

02/12/2025

Reminder of our group meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd Dec at 6pm Vine House Preston). No speaker this month, bingo and quiz instead. Remember your dabbers and Christmas jumpers!

28/11/2025

Unfortunately, due to the bad weather forecast, we are postponing the Open Garden event at Vine House, planned for Monday 1st December.

We will reorganise this for the spring time and look forward to showing you it when it is fully in use.

19/11/2025

If you're going to be on site at Royal Preston Hospital on Friday December 5th, please come on over to the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Radiotherapy Department in the Rosemere Cancer Centre - we'll be hosting a festive fair by the Rosemere coffee shop! ❤🎄🎁

It'll be the perfect chance to browse for gifts, treat yourself to some seasonal snacks, and kick-start your Christmas with music from the Broughton Bellringers and a fabulous local choir! Pop the date in your diary - we'll see you there 🤗

18/10/2025

In conjunction with Berry's of Leyland the Prostate Cancer PSA Testing event at the Civic Centre has been a massive success!

Our fabulous volunteers and phlebotomists looked after and tested 474 men in 5 hours! We had lots of brilliant feedback on how quick, easy and painless the testing was.

So a massive thanks to those who helped out. And a massive thanks to the men and partners that came along to get tested.

Unfortunately there were 26 who didn't turn up.

Please now go and spread the word about Prostate Cancer testing, if everyone who got tested told 2 people about the PSA test that's almost 1000 new people who now have an awareness of Prostate Cancer. The earlier Prostate Cancer is detected the better the treatment outcome!

17/09/2025

Important!
Please note that all spaces at our Prostate Cancer testing event on Saturday 18th October have now been booked.
There are no walk-ins so watch out for our next event

13/09/2025

Afternoon everyone, I hope you are enjoying the rain!


Just an update that we still have 3 spaces available for the Jukebox event in Lytham St Anne's on Wednesday 17th Sept at 6pm.

Also as of 5pm Today (14th) there are 95 spaces remaining for the PSA testing event.

Please see previous posts for full details of both events.

13/09/2025

C&W Berry, in partnership with the The Walnut Group, are proud to support our local community by funding free PSA blood screenings.

A PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test is a quick and simple blood sample that can detect early signs of prostate cancer - often years before symptoms appear. Catching it early makes treatment simpler and more effective.

📍 Leyland Civic Centre
📅 Saturday 18th October 2025
⏰ 10:30 – 15:30

Open to men aged 45+, with just under 100 places still available.

For more information on how to book an appointment, please click the following link 🔗 https://www.cwberry.com/free-prostate-cancer-screening-2025

12/09/2025

Today is day, and we want to do our bit to ensure you have accessible cancer screening information at your fingertips!

Access information about the most common cancers in the UK via our Digital Hub at https://galloways.org.uk/digital-hub/knowledge/cancer-awareness/ and you can also order a copy of our large print Cancer Screening Information booklet (or audio) on the Galloways online shop or by calling 01772 744148.

We are also sharing an opportunity for gentlemen to have a free prostate cancer test next month thanks to The Walnut Group, Prostate Cancer Support - Preston supported by C&W Berry Ltd.

Register for an appointment at mypsatests.org.uk (no walk ins) for an appointment on Saturday 18th October from 10.30-3.30pm at Leyland Civic Centre. One of our very own Galloways staff, Rachel is volunteering to assist on the day too - well done Rachel!

12/09/2025

100 spaces left.

We have another PSA testing event on Saturday 18th October by prior on-line booking only (no walk-ins). To register go to: www.mypsatests.org.uk

01/09/2025

We have another PSA testing event on Saturday 18th October by prior on-line booking only (no walk-ins). To register go to: www.mypsatests.org.uk