West Dunbartonshire Council to support National Testicular Cancer Awareness month
April is designated as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in the UK to raise awareness about this cancer, which is highly treatable when caught early.
It affects mostly men between the age of 15 and 45 and is one of the most curable if detected early.
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Cahonas Scotland, situated in Clydebank at the Titan Enterprise Centre, provides advice and education on the disease as well as the benefits of regular self checks.
They state on their website that the highest incidence rates are among men aged 30—34 but cases have increased by more than 27% since the early 1990s.
Statistics also show that 2400 men are diagnosed in the UK each year which is more than six men per day but survival rates have also risen every year since the 1970s.
Cahonas Scotland believes that early detection means more effective treatment. Regular checks are important for every man you know and every man needs to know what to look for.
The charity carried out its work at schools, colleges, community hubs and events and wants to get everyone talking — and checking.
A motion on testicular cancer awareness is being presented at West Dunbartonshire's full council meeting this Thursday by councillor Clare Steel.
Councillor Steel's motion reads: '[This] council notes that Cahonas Scotland is a charity that helps to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of Testicular Cancer.
'Research suggests that this is the most common cancer in men but it is not talked about enough. Locally, there is a small but dedicated team of two who can provide help and support to those affected.
'Council also notes that the month of April will be Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. This Council thanks Cahonas Scotland for all the work that they do and agrees to look at how we could support National Testicular Cancer Awareness month.'
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