Friends of Prostate Sufferers - Prostate Cancer Support Group
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NewsBBC 3 Counties Radio Broadcast
12th October 2012Dear Tiger Fighters, Below you will find a link to our latest FOPS Radio Broadcast. Nick Coffer, the able 3 Counties radio presenter interviewed us yesterday, between 12.30 and 1.00 pm. Bob Arthy, Ji[...]
EventConcert of the Year
5th March 2012A charity entertainment festival held in Chorleywood has been dubbed the "best event in a generation" by organisers. The Friends of Prostate Sufferers (FOPS) held the event in the Chorleywood Memoria[...]
NewsFOPS review of 2011
31st December 2011Dear FOPS and Friends of the FOPS,?? 2011 has been a rather eventful year. Due to the kindness of Arthur the owner of the Bedford Arms, whose twin brother passed away in his seventies from prostate c[...]
EventOshwal Health Awareness Day
13th November 2011The FOPS will be at the Oshwal Centre and will be offering free PSA tests and advice by courtesy of the Fulford Charitable Trust SCREENING FOR THE HEALTH OF YOUR PROSTATE The Friends of Prostate Suf[...]
About UsOur Support Group
If you have arrived on this page because you are concerned about prostate cancer, then we, as a support group, are here to help you! If any of the below relate to you, then please do feel free to c[...]
EventThe PROSTATE ROADSHOW
2nd June 2011The PROSTATE ROADSHOW organised by the FOPS on 2nd June at Chorleywood Memorial Hall was a RESOUNDING SUCCESS IF you came along - THANK YOU - We hope you found it worthwhile and we also hope to repea[...]
NewsOne Year On
31st December 2010The Founding Fathers As 2010 came to a close it seemed appropriate to review our achievements and to focus on how we can best advance our aims of support and awareness in 2011. Firstly we should b[...]
NewsThe Riskman Trial - Improving the performance of prostate cancer screening in the UK
19th December 2010Summary The proposed “Riskman” randomised controlled trial will evaluate a significantly improved approach to prostate cancer screening focussing on how we screen and who we screen. If su[...]
EventThe Great Drag Race
29th August 2010Montamba Productions Ltd had contacted the FOPS some time ago to participate in making a documentary tracking the battle and recovery of Prostate sufferers. They decided the FOPS guys were too advance[...]
Personal StoryJim's Story
It was quite a shock to be diagnosed with prostate cancer in November 2008. I had been to the Doctors with a waterworks problem as many men do. I got up a lot at night but had had this problem a long [...]
Upcoming Events
FOPS Virtual Zoom Support Group Meeting (Wed 6th May 2026 Online)
Wednesday 6th May 2026From 7.45pm (for 8pm start) on Wed 6th May 2025 we will be holding another Virtual Support Group meeting with our resident Consultant Urologists Read more...
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Personal Stories
Derek's Story Feb 2010 I am married, retired and spend part of the year in Cyprus. While I was there I went for a routine “Well Man” check up in April 2006 aged 60. All was well except my PSA (whatever that was) was a bit high (5.2 instead of 2.6 for men of my age). I was advised to get it checked ou... Read more...
Make a Donation
We can't do it without your Support! - You can make a donation to The FOPS at one of our events or support groups. Alternativly, please contact our team to arrange a donation via cheque or bank transfer.
