A prostate cancer testing event was held recently at the Frome Masonic Hall, where 236 men were tested.
Organised by Frome Lions in conjunction with the Somerset Prostate Support Association (SPSA), the free event offered Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) tests — a blood test that looks for markers of prostate cancer or other prostate abnormalities.
A red result indicates a higher-than-normal antigen count and may suggest a higher risk of prostate cancer.
Of the 236 men tested, 12 received a red result and eight an amber result. All were advised to arrange further tests.
Lion Mike Geake said, “A PSA test alone is not conclusive; however, it can be instrumental in the early detection of cancer.
“All those attending the event were advised to have further tests if their PSA result indicated a higher risk. Whilst it is up to each person to arrange these, Frome Lions would like to think that we have helped those men — they would not have known about the risks without the test.”
Pictured: Frome Lions at a testing event
