Information about prostate cancer

An information session on prostate cancer will be held on Tuesday, November 20, from 7:30pm at Everglades Country Club.

The session will provide information about prostate cancer and how it can affect younger men, what men should be aware of and what they should look out for.

Urological surgeon Dr Finlay MacNeil will be the guest speaker for the event, while a prostate cancer survivor will be on hand to share his experiences.

"Prostate cancer is the most common cancer on the Central Coast with an average of 267 local men diagnosed with this illness each year," said Cancer Council NSW community network coordinator Ms Sandra Shorrock.

"Each year on the Central Coast approximately 62 men lose their battle with prostate cancer.

"Our aim is to raise awareness about prostate cancer," said Ms Shorrock.

For more information, phone Sandra on 4336 4500.

Media release, 17 Oct 2012

Sandra Shorrock, Cancer Council NSW