Friends of Prostate Sufferers
The Friends of Prostate Sufferers (FOPS) is dedicated to providing support and resources for individuals affected by prostate cancer. They organize support group meetings, educational events, and awareness campaigns to help those in need. FOPS aims to reach a wider audience through their initiatives and improve the lives of prostate cancer patients and their families. The FOPS (Friends of Prostate Sufferers) is a support group based in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire. Established in 2009, the FOPS are a friendly group who have experienced most of the various Prostate cancer treatments that combat both Prostate Cancer and BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). The group share their experiences and answer questions you may have in a relaxed environment. They offer support and comfort to men recently diagnosed with or having prostate cancer, raise awareness, and encourage support from partners and families. They also offer regular PSA tests and host fund-raising events. The FOPS greatest accomplishment is that, working together, we have helped, and will keep on helping, men affected by Prostate Cancer (also known as 'Tiger Cancer') turn themselves away from their personal precipices and get their lives back together. We provide support for men affected by prostate cancer, offering a relaxed and informal environment to share experiences and gain knowledge about treatment options. Our monthly meetings are held online and in-person, welcoming not only men but also their wives, partners, and family members. We aim to create a supportive community where individuals can feel comfortable discussing their concerns and experiences with prostate cancer. The FOPS are based in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire. We have eminent Urologists, a Nurse Specialist and a local GP on the FOPS council, as well as support from the local Chorleywood surgeries. The group is led by former teacher, Bob Arthy. We have FOPS who have experienced most of the various treatments that combat both prostate cancer and BPH who are able to talk to you. We know that women can be very persuasive to get their men to act so you are particularly welcome to contact us about a partner or friend. "The FOPS Case Summary" gives an overview of some of our varied case histories and you can find out more about each individual by following the links. Also see our Aims which sets out more formally what The FOPS are about and "Media Coverage" to hear Bob Arthy being interviewed in a BBC broadcast as part of our awareness campaign. However, as well as serious discussion, we know that laughter is the best tonic in most situations to help cheer us up. With that in mind the Fopsters (a few of the FOPS) have penned some words that go with both original and well known tunes to provide a more light hearted insight into our common problem. See also "The Fopsters" for more songs and helpful videos that are particularly effective in raising awareness. Please explore our site and if, at some stage, you would like to join the FOPS you would be very welcome to join us in helping others take on Tiger Cancer of the prostate - and give them the best chance to get back on with their lives, as we have. The FOPS are here to help men affected by Prostate Cancer (also known as 'Tiger Cancer') turn their lives around and get their lives back together. They provide support through meetings and a community focused on prostate cancer. The FOPS raise awareness of Prostate Cancer by various means including press and media coverage, promoting their activities and support for men affected by Prostate Cancer. FOPS is a charity devoted to helping men affected by Prostate Cancer through support groups, awareness campaigns, and funding research. They provide one-to-one support, raise awareness about prostate health and testing, and support research into prostate cancer prevention and treatment. The FOPS is a prostate cancer support group that carries out fundraising, awareness, and social events to support prostate cancer causes. It is a non-profit charity that donates funds to major prostate charities such as Prostate UK and the Prostate Cancer Charity. The FOPS are here to help you with prostate cancer support. We provide a platform for individuals to connect, share experiences, and receive support in a confidential environment. Our mission is to raise awareness about prostate cancer and provide resources for those affected by it. The FOPS are here to help you with prostate cancer support. We provide information, support, and resources for individuals affected by prostate cancer, including access to qualified professionals such as GPs and Urologists. Our group focuses on raising awareness, providing support, and facilitating discussions about prostate health and treatment options. The FOPS are here to help you. The FOPS are a prostate cancer support group that aims to provide support and share personal experiences among members. They encourage participation from individuals willing to share their experiences to create an impartial set of personal data that covers a range of experiences with prostate cancer treatments. The FOPS are here to help you. We provide support for individuals affected by prostate cancer through various initiatives, including support group meetings, educational resources, and partnerships with other organizations. The FOPS are here to help you with prostate cancer support. We provide support groups, educational resources, and advocacy for prostate cancer awareness. The FOPS are here to help you with prostate cancer support. We provide information, support groups, and resources for individuals affected by prostate cancer. The FOPS are here to help you. Finding out you have Prostate Cancer can be very traumatic and lead to periods of depression and loneliness. Even talking to those close to you can be difficult. We are a happy and positive group and have found that sharing experiences with others who are coping with, or who have had Prostate Cancer, in our monthly Support Group Meetings, to which you and your wife/partner are invited, which could be most helpful. To help support our aims we also organize social and fundraising events, which include: Annual PSA testing roadshows, Dances and community events, Collections during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month etc. The FOPS invite you to join our group, together with your wife/partner. Please complete the form below. We keep members updated on our activities via our website, by email and by telephone but you can participate as little or as much as you may wish. You will be contacted by a FOPS member after we receive your completed form. The FOPS are here to help you with prostate cancer support. Our first priority is to provide support and comfort, based on personal experiences, to men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their families.
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