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Oxfordshire Prostate Cancer Support Group has been providing support to those affected by prostate cancer since 2011. We provide friendship and support to patients, their partners and family.
We've traditionally used our initials, OPCSG as a short name, but are now in the process of rebranding to use OxMen, but are and will continue to be, the Oxfordshire Prostate Cancer Support Group.
We offer the opportunity to connect with others that have been in the same situation, to listen and share their own relevent experience of treatment and living with, and beyond, prostate cancer.
If you or someone close to you has been affected by prostate cancer, we can offer:
- One-to-one meetings with a member who has relevant experience;
- Group meetings for everyone, both in-person and on-line;
- Separate private meetings for patients and partners to share worries and successes;
- Social events, such as river cruises and skittles;
- A newsletter with updates about upcoming events (hosted by OxMen and others);
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Talks from experts, including representatives of:
- The Urology Department at Oxford University Hospital Trust,
- Prostate Cancer UK,
- Maggies,
- Prostate Cancer Research,
- Clinical Trials and Studies.
Our group meetings are safe spaces where we regularly discuss the physical and emotional impact of prostate cancer and treatment and share our personal experiences. We also offer one-to-one support and the opportunity to speak to people with experience of different treatments for those trying to make a decision; we do not offer medical advice, but will try to match you up with someone who can share their experience of a treatment you are interested in. This is open to everyone affected by prostate cancer, not just patients.
Email support@oxmen.org, or call 01865 595109, if you need support.
Partners can also contact us for dedicated support by emailing partners@oxmen.org directly.
Get Checked
If you are over 50 (younger for those with relevant family history and black men) you should talk to your GP about a prostate health check even if you have no symptoms. Catching prostate cancer early gives you a far better chance of beating it.
Our Events
Everyone is welcome to come. They are informative and fun.
We run regular awareness events, informative events and socials - where we get together in an easy environment to chat. Do come along.
Coming up
You don't have to face it alone
Comments received from members attending their first OPCSG meeting
“Thank you for making me feel welcome, it was comforting to be with others who are going through or have gone through what I have facing me.”
“Thank you for making me feel welcome at Monday's meeting. I found the presentation informative. It was also reassuring to see people with "similar" situations all looking to find a positive way forward.”
“Thank you for your message and for your welcome. I found yesterday evening both informative and supportive. Thank you again.”
“Many thanks for making me feel at ease on Monday and for arranging a lift. Very impressed with organisation, friendly and frank members, and the time the consultants (who were speaking at the meeting) gave.”
And from a Senior Consultant at the Churchill Hospital, January 2019: "A number of men have commented on the excellent information and support they’ve been able to access through the OPCSG."
Meet some of us who are here to help you. We've been through it ourselves or know people who have. We empathise, we help, we are here to support. This is just some of the team who are part of the Oxfordshire Prostate Cancer Support Group.
Please click on each person to read their stories.
Sponsors & Friends
COVID-19
We have continued to provide support throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. Meetings went online, but we actually started meeting more frequently to keep in touch. We're now moving to a hybrid model, with options for people to join most meetings in person or online.
Prostate Cancer UK have created a web page to answer frequently asked questions about prostate cancer and coronavirus, such as “Does being on hormone therapy increase my risk of coronavirus?” and “Will I be offered chemotherapy?”. Click on the link below to see more questions and answers.
https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information/coronavirus-covid-19-and-prostate-cancer