In this, the first of three videos for UCAN, prostate cancer sufferer Alister Fair reveals the shock of discovering his condition and outlines why a Rapid Diagnostic Centre (RDC) will be a life changer for so many people. Alister Fair tells his own cancer story in support of a Rapid Diagnosis Centre from StreamTelevision on...
Neil Murray believes his own family history was one of the reasons he was diagnosed early with urological cancer…here’s Neil’s story… Neil Murray tells his UCAN Story from Roy Stewart on Vimeo. My family history is bad (for cancer)…so I was aware I was high risk.
For Jim Leighton it was the advice of a friend, and his dad passing from prostate cancer, that encouraged him to get checked out…this is his story Jim Leighton tells his UCAN Story from Roy Stewart on Vimeo. I’m fine now (but) it’s been a tough 18 months…please just go and get checked.
For Kenny Anderson it was a live radio prostate exam that encouraged him to get checked out…this is his story Kenny Anderson tells his UCAN Story from Roy Stewart on Vimeo. I had no symptoms…(but) my father had suffered from prostate cancer. I thought I had better be tested.
For George Yule it was a change in his habits that led his GP to refer him to a consultant…this is George’s story… George Yule tells his UCAN Story from Roy Stewart on Vimeo. Post operation UCAN were absolutely brilliant. It was a friendly, open, accessible and knowledgeable place of refuge.
One of the most common forms of urological cancer is testicular, which is what Adam Lawie was diagnosed with. Here Adam relates the journey he’s been on… Adam Lawie tells his UCAN Story from Roy Stewart on Vimeo. They (UCAN staff) became a part of the family.
For Charles Marshall, it was a routine medical that first flagged up that something might be wrong…this is Charles’s story… Charles Marshall tells his UCAN Story from Roy Stewart on Vimeo. My message would be to definitely get regular checks. Do not fall into the trap that it’s ‘going to be OK’.
Urological cancer charity UCAN is based in Aberdeen but leads the world in its pioneering format helping patients, and their families, throughout their journey of care. Now in its tenth year, one of the essential breakthrough differences UCAN has established for everyone who passes through the doors are the welcoming surroundings they walk in to…UCAN...
Update: We are delighted to announce after a CT Scan in December 2023 that Darren is officially all clear and cancer free. Like many men, Darren did not react immediately when he noticed something amiss with his penis……..and thankfully lives to tell the tale. Darren tells his UCAN Story.mp4 from Roy Stewart on Vimeo. ...
Urological cancer charity UCAN is based in Aberdeen but leads the world in its pioneering format helping patients, and their families, throughout their journey of care. Now in its tenth year, one of the essential breakthrough differences UCAN has established for everyone who passes through the doors are the welcoming surroundings they walk in to…UCAN...