Friends of Prostate Sufferers - Prostate Cancer Support Group
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Next Support Group: FOPS Roadshow - November 2nd 2026 (Christ Church, Chorleywood 6.30pm-8.30pm)Search Results
NewsKeeping the Tiger under Control
22nd February 2017Well the FOPS started in March 2009, after a few sufferers put on white coats and chatted up Chorleywood shoppers on a sunny Saturday morning, about the absolute necessity of 'men of a certain age' ha[...]
NewsReview of the December Support Group Meeting & Newsletter
11th January 2017I am almost embarrassed to say that in our Christmas raffle I won the opera tickets and my daughter won the turkey! Thank heavens Peter Sorrell won the wine thereby, just about, saving our blushes! Th[...]
NewsA Fitting Finale of 2016
31st December 2016The December FOPs Support Group Meeting was extremely well supported and at least 3 new members were made to feel welcome. The evening had an especially Christmas theme with songs led by Jim Spence a[...]
EventFOPS Support Group Meeting
7th December 2016At the FOPS Support Group we all have at least one thing in common - most of us have or have had a serious prostate problem or know someone who has. We exist to help men, their partners and their fami[...]
NewsMonstrous Movember 2016
4th December 2016Over fifty souls were packed into Rootz Bistro in Main Parade Chorleywood for the annual Tiger Prostate Cancer Awareness Evening which was, as always, splendidly hosted by Phil and Cathy. The Friends [...]
NewsAn update about our next support group meeting - December 7th
18th November 2016Dear support group members, So where were you all on Wednesday evening? (Last support group meeting 42 of us, this month 17!)Either you have all made miraculous recoveries or you were too snug and co[...]
EventNovember FOPS Support Group Meeting
9th November 2016At the FOPS Support Group we all have at least one thing in common - we've all had prostate cancer and we've survived thanks to a variety of treatments. We exist to help men, their partners and their [...]
EventOctober FOPS Support Group Meeting
19th October 2016At the FOPS Support Group we all have at least one thing in common - we've all had prostate cancer and we've survived thanks to a variety of treatments. We exist to help men, their partners and their [...]
News‘Curl A Mo’ for Movember - The Brilliant Song by the Mick Flinn Band
17th October 2016We are fortunate to be able to share this brilliant recording by Mick Flinn and his band ahead of Movember... The Mick Flynn Band - Curl a Mo Your browser does not support the audio element. The st[...]
NewsNew website now online!
16th September 2016We are proud to announce the launch of the new FOPS website! Thank you to Derek, David and his team at DigitalFlare for producing a fantastic and functional looking website to help raise awareness and[...]
Upcoming Events
15th Prostate Roadshow - November 2nd 2026
Monday 2nd November 2026From 6.30pm until 9pm we will be hosting our 15th PSA Testing Roadshow at Christ Church in Chorleywood (WD3 5SG). Read more...
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Personal Stories
Jim'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 time. I had various tests but no improvement on my water works. So at 71 years of age I decided to h... 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.
