Post by Helen on Apr 17, 2005 13:49:44 GMT
08/03/05
Ronan's cancer message to men
By John Breslin
SINGER Ronan Keating yesterday launched a campaign to raise awareness of prostate and testicular cancer, an extension of the work of a foundation set up in memory of his mother.
The Marie Keating Foundation, founded in 2001, is generally known for its work in raising awareness of breast cancer.
However, its three mobile units and eight nurses touring the country also provide information and advice on a range of other cancers, including bowel, cervical, prostate, testicular, lung, ovarian, oral and skin.
At the Conrad Hotel in Dublin, the former Boyzone lead singer launched the Men Keeping Fit campaign. It is aimed at raising awareness of prostate and testicular cancer, which between them are detected in more than 1,500 men every year.
To promote the campaign, black wrist bands are available nationwide in various outlets, including newsagents, Marks & Spencers, and from the Marie Keating Foundation office in Leixlip, Co Kildare.
The foundation, whose motto is to enlighten not to frighten, advises men to be aware. "Early detection offers the best chance of survival," said Ronan's sister Linda Keating, the foundation's chief executive.
Early symptoms of prostate cancer, which mainly but not exclusively affect older men over 50, centre on the urinary system. The first sign of testicular cancer is usually a swelling of one of the testicles, or a pea-sized hard lump on the front or side of a testicle. Occasionally there may be a dull ache, or even more seldom, acute pain.
Ronan's cancer message to men
By John Breslin
SINGER Ronan Keating yesterday launched a campaign to raise awareness of prostate and testicular cancer, an extension of the work of a foundation set up in memory of his mother.
The Marie Keating Foundation, founded in 2001, is generally known for its work in raising awareness of breast cancer.
However, its three mobile units and eight nurses touring the country also provide information and advice on a range of other cancers, including bowel, cervical, prostate, testicular, lung, ovarian, oral and skin.
At the Conrad Hotel in Dublin, the former Boyzone lead singer launched the Men Keeping Fit campaign. It is aimed at raising awareness of prostate and testicular cancer, which between them are detected in more than 1,500 men every year.
To promote the campaign, black wrist bands are available nationwide in various outlets, including newsagents, Marks & Spencers, and from the Marie Keating Foundation office in Leixlip, Co Kildare.
The foundation, whose motto is to enlighten not to frighten, advises men to be aware. "Early detection offers the best chance of survival," said Ronan's sister Linda Keating, the foundation's chief executive.
Early symptoms of prostate cancer, which mainly but not exclusively affect older men over 50, centre on the urinary system. The first sign of testicular cancer is usually a swelling of one of the testicles, or a pea-sized hard lump on the front or side of a testicle. Occasionally there may be a dull ache, or even more seldom, acute pain.
