Prostate Cancer UK website- this contains a wealth of information for people with prostate cancer and also provides details of how to contact their nurse specialist team. https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support
Prostate cancer research UK- contains reliable information and updates on research and campaigns.https://www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk/
Prostate Cancer research also host "Infopool" another site which contains significant reliable and accurate information about prostate cancer and its treatment. https://www.theinfopool.co.uk/
A number of queries have been raised regarding incontinence supplies and whilst Stafford and surrounds prostate cancer support group have no relationship nor affiliation to the suppliers below, our members have indicated that they have had a positive experience of their services.
https://www.ageco.co.uk/independent-living-solutions/incontinence-products/
Prost8 UK is a charity that promotes the availablity of "focal" therapies for the management of early stage cancers that are contained within the prostate. Most of these threatments are not widely available through the NHS. https://www.prost8.org.uk/
MOVE against Cancer ( 5KYW) is a small charity that promotes the benefits of physical activity as a means of improving physical and mental health of people effected by cancer. The charity also partners with a number of Parkruns across the country to provide "5k your way"(5KYW), there are also videos to support physical activity for individual use as well as other sessions. https://www.moveagainstcancer.org/
Exercise and fitness
It is recognised that hormonal treatments (ADT) result in reduced muscle mass, and weight gain and therefore weight bearing exercise to reduce the impact of this is recommended.
People receiving hormone treatments for prostate cancer can access free member ship at PURE Gym. The link to the registration form is here https://www.puregym.com/prostate-cancer/
In addition there is a downloadable exercise programme on the same page.