This song was inspired by words from a group of young people in Parr, St Helens - encouraged to share their thoughts and feelings about their lives. We are so grateful for their honesty and involvement with our project.

We hope you enjoy it.

@MaxEdgeCIC

http://www.maximumedge.org.uk

This song was inspired by words from a group we were working with in Parr. Their honest reflections of what's it's like to live and grow up there. We are really grateful for their honesty and involvement with our project.

We hope you enjoy it.

@MaxEdgeCIC

http://www.maximumedge.org.uk

Trigger Warning: in-depth conversation about prostate cancer.

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Prostate cancer mainly affects men over 50, and your risk increases with age. The risk is even higher for Black men, and men with a family history of prostate cancer. If you are in ANY doubt, speak to your GP about symptoms, and ask for a PSA test.

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In this honest, hard-hitting conversation with Simon Robinson, we discuss:

• pre-diagnosis health
• the test
• the result
• the mindset with which to live with cancer
• the importance of early diagnosis

Simon, a healthy corporate company director was diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer, during covid-19 and is now cancer free with regular checks and test. In this episode he talks with Dave D about his story, and the importance of getting tested and checked early.

Further information:

Cancer Research UK: https://donate.cancerresearchuk.org/

Prostate Cancer UK: https://prostatecanceruk.org/

Incremental Gainz: https://www.facebook.com/IncrementalGainz/

Maximum Edge CIC: https://maximumedge.org.uk/

About the PSA Blood test: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/prostate-tests/psa-blood-test

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This video has been created with support from the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance and Halton and St Helens Voluntary Community Action. More information can be found here:

Cancer Alliance: https://cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/

Halton and St Helens VCA: https://www.haltonsthelensvca.org.uk/