GAPS
can report a number of positive developments.
•
This Session
On
Monday, 16th November 2009 - Speaker: David I Stott,
formerly Professor of Molecular Immunology, University of
Glasgow - 'Can we vaccinate against prostate cancer?'
On
Monday 18th January 2010 - Speaker: Mr Khaver Qureshi,
Consultant Urologist, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow
- Public Meeting - Deciding on treatment Options -
At The City Halls, Candleriggs, Glasgow at 7.00 pm.
ALL PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR CARERS WELCOME.
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A PRESS RELEASE REGARDING THIS MEETING
•
The Prostate Cancer Charity
Members of GAPS have taken part in TPPC's project,
giving them some training in raising awareness of prostate
cancer.
•
New Interest
Both at our main meetings and at our regular Wednesday
morning meeting at the Maggie’s Centre, new faces
have appeared. The Wednesday morning meetings are held between
10am and noon at the Maggies centre, Dumbarton Road for
informal chat and to offer support to men and carers. New
people always welcome.
To
the Future
Recently, men who are enduring serious consequences
of their treatments have been in touch with us. It is unrealistic
to expect them to travel far to meetings, and therefore
we must face the challenge of creating more local groups.
News
With the help of Maggie’s Centre, in its
temporary accommodation in Wishaw, we have started a new
weekly support group for Lanarkshire, covering three hospitals,
Monklands, Hairmyres and Wishaw. The group meets in Maggie’s
Centre on a Thursday morning. More info from John Wales
on Tel: 0141 586 9936
We
are also working with Ian McGregor, the Association Treasurer,
in order that our Glasgow meetings might be linked to prostate
cancer sufferers in the Oban area.
Are
you receiving treatment for prostate cancer? Have you recently
been told you have prostate cancer? Being told was quite
a shock wasn't it? What effect did it have on your family?
No doubt you felt anger, confusion, depression and isolation.
You are not alone - fellow patients experience the same
natural reactions.
Would
you like to:
• Hear how other patients and their families are coping?
• Gain a better understanding of the effects of your
illness by
discussing experiences and concerns with fellow patients?
• Listen to guest speakers from the medical profession
and
related services?
• Learn about tests and treatments?
• increase society's awareness of the illness, its
related
effects and your needs?
If
so - you are cordially invited to join the Glasgow Area
Prostate Support Group which holds main meetings
approximately every six weeks and operates small self-
regulated local community contact groups between the main
meetings. This ensures that members have access to support
most of the time.
Please do join us.
You will be welcome.
We all face the same problems!
We
are an active group of prostate cancer patients providing:
• Understanding
• Reassurance
• Mutual Support
• Information
to
fellow prostate cancer patients. their families and carers
who live in the Greater Glasgow Area.
Comments from Members of the Greater Glasgow Group
Membership is free and meetings are held approximately every
six weeks.
If
you have been diagnosed as having prostate cancer
DO COME AND JOIN US
Don't
be embarrassed. Remember we all face the same problems.
Don't hesitate!
Send your name and address NOW to:
Frank Kelly
c/o
Click
here to view a printable version of our registration form
Scottish
Charity No. SC 029158
