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Kingswinford & Stourbridge Lions Club - PSA Test 

 

 

On 26th October 2011 in conjunction with the Graham Fulford Trust, Kingswinford & Stourbridge Lions Club hosted a PSA (Prostate health) screening event at Stourbridge Institute .As our male Lions were happy to admit, men are reluctant to talk about health issues and the event was designed to both provide local men with a free confidential prostate health check and also to raise awareness of men’s health issues in an informal environment and at a convenient time.

Following heavy coverage in local media including Stourbridge News and Bridge Radio the event was attended by over 450 local men. Our consultant urologist, Mr David Baxter-Smith who was present at the event believes as a result of this event around 25 local men could receive an early diagnosis that will help save there lives.

Past experience has proved that of the men who have been tested 89% will receive a ‘green letter(all well yearly test’),5% an ‘amber’ letter (one to watch and possibly have another PSA test in 3 months) 6% a ‘red’ letter advising them to see their doctor straight away for further investigation.

The event was attended by representatives by other Lions Clubs who are now considering holding a similar event



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