Talk to Rotary club about prostate cancer
11/08/2026
PROSTATE CANCER TALK TO ROTARIANS
The high-profile prostate cancer case of world-famous cycling champion Chris Hoy featured prominently in a talk given to members of a Shropshire Rotary Club.
“Chris Hoy was fit, but he has been diagnosed with it,” Nigel Hinton of the Shropshire Prostate Cancer Support Group told Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club in an inspirational talk on ‘Prostate cancer and me...’
“We were surprised that with all the tests he must have had it wasn’t picked up. But at 47 he is younger than the most at-risk group for prostate cancer which is men over 50.”
‘Check your risk’ was the message from speakers Nigel Hinton and Michael Johnson to members and guests of Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club.
Both Nigel and Michael emphasised: “We are not here to give medical advice, but give you the facts about prostate cancer.
“It’s the most common cancer in men in the UK and US and many other countries worldwide,” he advised. “All men are thought to be at risk, but if you take the online Prostate Cancer Risk Checker the results will signpost you to your next step.
“As with many cancers early detection increases chances of survival. Check your risk at https://prostatecanceruk.org/
“Risk increases if prostate cancer is already in your family, also as you age and again if you are a black man with an African heritage your risk is one in four compared to one in eight for a white man.
“If you are at risk you are encouraged to go to your GP who will guide your next steps that may involve having a PSA blood test which is not as intrusive as a physical test.”
Michael and Nigel disclosed to Rotarians that they had both experienced prostate cancer and with treatment, surgery and radiotherapy, both had survived.
Michael told Rotarians: “Men in general don’t want to know. I’ll be alright they say…
“But we know with our work with the local support group many local men have not survived. Men in general need to get checked – it kills so many men, over 12,000-12,400 in the UK each year.
“Ladies can support the men in their life by encouraging them to see their GP and take some action.
“Our work is spreading awareness and help understanding prostate cancer – and risk. The donation from Severn Rotary is very important and helpful to our work and will directly help about 25 men.”
Shropshire Prostate Cancer Support Group gives information and support to people affected by prostate cancer and also arranges blood tests for groups of men in Shropshire.
During the course of the talk attention was drawn to the ‘valuable service’ of the Hamar Centre at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for people struggling to come to terms with the cancer.
The Shropshire Prostate Cancer Support Group organises local PSA testing events at community venues like sports clubs.
These events make testing more accessible and less intimidating than a clinical setting. The next one is in Wellington on September 21.
Anyone wishing to know more about Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club can contact president@shrewsburyrotary.co.
The high-profile prostate cancer case of world-famous cycling champion Chris Hoy featured prominently in a talk given to members of a Shropshire Rotary Club.
“Chris Hoy was fit, but he has been diagnosed with it,” Nigel Hinton of the Shropshire Prostate Cancer Support Group told Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club in an inspirational talk on ‘Prostate cancer and me...’
“We were surprised that with all the tests he must have had it wasn’t picked up. But at 47 he is younger than the most at-risk group for prostate cancer which is men over 50.”
‘Check your risk’ was the message from speakers Nigel Hinton and Michael Johnson to members and guests of Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club.
Both Nigel and Michael emphasised: “We are not here to give medical advice, but give you the facts about prostate cancer.
“It’s the most common cancer in men in the UK and US and many other countries worldwide,” he advised. “All men are thought to be at risk, but if you take the online Prostate Cancer Risk Checker the results will signpost you to your next step.
“As with many cancers early detection increases chances of survival. Check your risk at https://prostatecanceruk.org/
“Risk increases if prostate cancer is already in your family, also as you age and again if you are a black man with an African heritage your risk is one in four compared to one in eight for a white man.
“If you are at risk you are encouraged to go to your GP who will guide your next steps that may involve having a PSA blood test which is not as intrusive as a physical test.”
Michael and Nigel disclosed to Rotarians that they had both experienced prostate cancer and with treatment, surgery and radiotherapy, both had survived.
Michael told Rotarians: “Men in general don’t want to know. I’ll be alright they say…
“But we know with our work with the local support group many local men have not survived. Men in general need to get checked – it kills so many men, over 12,000-12,400 in the UK each year.
“Ladies can support the men in their life by encouraging them to see their GP and take some action.
“Our work is spreading awareness and help understanding prostate cancer – and risk. The donation from Severn Rotary is very important and helpful to our work and will directly help about 25 men.”
Shropshire Prostate Cancer Support Group gives information and support to people affected by prostate cancer and also arranges blood tests for groups of men in Shropshire.
During the course of the talk attention was drawn to the ‘valuable service’ of the Hamar Centre at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for people struggling to come to terms with the cancer.
The Shropshire Prostate Cancer Support Group organises local PSA testing events at community venues like sports clubs.
These events make testing more accessible and less intimidating than a clinical setting. The next one is in Wellington on September 21.
Anyone wishing to know more about Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club can contact president@shrewsburyrotary.co.
