National Men’s Health Week takes place between 9-15 June this year, and experts from St Helier will be taking part in the national awareness campaign by offering information to men in the area to learn more about male cancer.
Dr James Marsh, Joint Medical Director, said it was important that men are able to recognise the signs of cancer and understand how and when to approach their doctors: “One of the main reasons that more men die of cancer than women is that they are less likely to go to their GP when they develop symptoms that could be related to cancer. One of the biggest factors in successfully treating cancer is early diagnosis, ignoring the symptoms can make the cancer much harder to treat.
“We strongly encourage men to drop in to our specialist cancer information centres during National Men’s Health Week, or at any other time in the year, to get more information about what types of cancers most affect men and how to recognise any potential signs and symptoms.
“There are estimates that almost half of all cancers can be prevented by making better lifestyle choices. As you might expect, some of the best ways to prevent cancer include reducing smoking and alcohol intake, eating a healthy diet, keeping active, and staying safe in the sun.”
For information and support regarding male cancer, or for any other cancer-related conditions, patients are encouraged to visit the Cancer Information and Support Centre, in the Springall Unit on the ground floor of Ferguson House at St Helier Hospital.
The Springall Unit at St Helier Hospital can be contacted on 020 8296 4730.