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Minutes: 34

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Topic:

Active Surveillance, Black men, Early diagnosis, Hormone therapy / ADT, Treatment and side effects
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Area of Practice:

Primary Care & Secondary Care
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Recommended for:

All Health Professionals
In this engaging session, we welcome Tony, Junior and Patrick to share their personal journeys on prostate cancer, focusing on pivotal moments such as their initial conversations with GPs about the PSA blood test and their experiences leading to diagnosis and treatment.
The conversation will highlight the diversity of patients’ experiences, shedding light on both supportive interactions with healthcare providers and the barriers that prevent some from accessing vital information.
The panel will further explore how inconsistencies in NHS guidelines may contribute to healthcare inequalities, particularly for men at high risk of prostate cancer.
By watching this session, you will learn about the latest advancements in diagnostic pathways, including the implications for informed decision-making regarding PSA testing. The session will conclude with an exploration of the evolving consensus around the necessity of the digital rectal exam (DRE), examining whether its reduction in use is beneficial for both men and GPs.

Learning Objectives

By watching this session, you’ll:
  • Gain insights into the personal experiences of men discussing prostate cancer risk and the PSA blood test with healthcare professionals.
  • Understand the variations in men’s experiences with prostate cancer conversations, including the barriers some face when seeking information and support from GPs.
  • Explore the implications of current NHS guidelines on inequalities in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment access.
  • Learn about modern diagnostic pathways for prostate cancer, including how changes affect informed decision-making around PSA testing.

Please be aware this session was recorded on 09/2024 for PSA Consensus Conference 2024. We review our webinar content every 2 years.

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Webinar Presenters

Meg Burgess

Specialist Nurse at Prostate Cancer UK

Leading the discussion is Meg Burgess, a prostate cancer Specialist Nurse at Prostate Cancer UK. Meg has been with the charity since 2007, bringing a wealth of expertise in urology, including her time as lead nurse at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. Meg was one of the health care professional panel and co-author of the PSA consensus. Her deep understanding of prostate cancer care and her passion for supporting those affected make her the perfect guide for today’s conversations.

Joining Meg, three remarkable men with Lived Experience of the diagnostic and treatment pathways: Junior Hemans, Tony Collier and Patrick Nyarumbu.

Tony Collier

Lived experience supporter

Tony Collier. Tony’s diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer in 2017 was a life-changing moment, but he has used his experience to raise awareness, volunteer, and support prostate cancer causes. Tony is a trustee of several charities, including Tackle Prostate Cancer, and despite his diagnosis, continues to achieve extraordinary things as a runner and fundraiser.

Junior Hemans

Lived experience supporter

Junior Hemans. Junior began his journey with PSA testing at 52 and, after a high reading, became an advocate for men’s health by founding the support group ‘Brothers Reaching Out for Support’ (BROS). Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019, he has since dedicated himself to raising awareness and helping other men navigate this often-challenging process.

Patrick Nyarumbu

Lived experience supporter

Patrick Nyarumbu. Patrick is an Executive in the NHS with over 25 years of experience in healthcare, including a background in mental health nursing. With a family history of cancer, Patrick has faced challenges in accessing screening and is now part of the Profile Study, aimed at understanding why Black men are at greater risk of prostate cancer.

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