We are hosting a PSA Test Day in association with the Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal on Saturday 22nd November.
The Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal (BKPCA) was set up by Barry Kilby, ex-Chairman, of Burnley Football Club in 2014. Barry was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2011 after having no symptoms and he considers himself lucky to be alive. As a result of this, Barry is determined to help as many men as possible from being put in the same position as he was.
There is no National Screening for Prostate Cancer and most men are reluctant to visit their doctor for testing. Initially, Barry found a way of reaching out to Burnley FC fans on match days, encouraging as many men as possible to come and have a simple blood test at the football ground to check their PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) score.
So far, BKPCA have tested over 13000 men. Of those, 1200 men have had Red or Amber results and have been referred on to their GP for further testing. This is 1000 men that could potentially have Prostate Cancer and some, at such a young age, wouldn’t have been offered a test by their GP.
Pre-booking is required for this event, which will run between 10am & 2pm in Starkies. Click here to book and find out further information.
