Stratford Leisure Centre hosts prostate screening event

On Saturday 27 May Stratford Leisure Centre will host a prostate screening event.

The event is being funded by Stratford-on-Avon District Council following a decision made at Full Council in February in support of Cllr Chris Mills' request following his return to duties after his successful treatment for prostate cancer.

The aim of the event is to make the local community aware of the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer and to offer free prostrate PSA screening blood tests.

The event will run from 10am until 1pm and the test will be free of charge for all local men from the age of 40 or those who are younger and have a family history – no appointment necessary.

The statistics show that 1 in 8 men show positive signs of having prostate cancer but if caught and treated early, the results of treatment are extremely good.

Cllr Chris Mills says: “"Prostate cancer is curable, but it can also be an invisible killer.  So I would urge others to be tested for prostate cancer at the screening event at Stratford Leisure Centre.  Following my diagnosis and subsequent treatment I am thankful that the District Council has agreed to help fund and support this screening event."

The day will run in conjunction with Stratford District Council and The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust based in Warwick.