PCSA Kent is a registered charity formed in 2006. It is a patient-led organisation committed to supporting men and women whose lives have been affected by prostate cancer. In addition to offering support, the Association is actively involved in raising public awareness of the disease and raising funds to purchase specialist medical equipment for Kent hospitals.

We help men of all ages and their partners by offering support before, during and after diagnosis and treatment.

If your life, or the life of someone close to you, has been affected by prostate cancer and you would like to talk to someone who understands the challenges you face, please call us on 03333 202 360. Your call will be directed to the home number of one of our experienced Association members and will be treated in confidence.

Whilst members are not qualified to offer medical advice, they can offer support and understanding based on their own experiences as a prostate cancer patient or that of a family member. If they should be unavailable when you call, please leave a brief message and telephone number and they will return your call as soon as possible. Alternatively, if you prefer, please call back later. We will always be pleased to hear from you.

Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, and it is estimated that by 2030, it will be the most common cancer overall. 1 in 8 white men and 1 in 4 Black Caribbean and Black African men have a lifetime chance of developing prostate cancer. More than 52,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year – that’s 143 men every day. Every 45 minutes one man dies from prostate cancer – that is more than 11,500 men every year.

Prostate cancer can develop when cells in the prostate gland start to grow in an abnormal way. It often develops slowly and many men will never experience any adverse effects and never need treatment.

However, sometimes prostate cancer can develop rapidly. This is where the cells in the prostate start to grow in an uncontrollable way and are more likely to spread. When this occurs, treatment is often needed with the aim of preventing or halting the spread.