UCAN patient Darren Lawrie wanted to give something back for the care he received while undergoing treatment for Penile Cancer. Darren along with his wife Tina raised an amazing £6,500 for UCAN by holding an auction consisting of mainly sporting memorabilia. Huge thank you to them both for organising, to everyone who donated the prizes...
Get a handle on urological health. Start by checking out this website, and following our links to other educational websites. Is there something that doesn’t feel quite right? The sooner you talk to your doctor, the sooner you may be able to have your mind put at rest. Being a non-smoker, or giving up, will...
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. ...
Cancer of the Penis at a Glance: Cancer of the penis is more common in uncircumcised men. Cancer can present as growths or sores on the penis. Cancer can cause abnormal discharge or bleeding from the penis. Treatment depends on the stage of the cancer. Treatments include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The prognosis (chance of...
There are five urological cancers: Prostate | Bladder | Kidney | Testicular | Penile Urological cancers can affect both men and women, although more common in men. They account for one in three of all cancers in men, and one in five of all cancers in men and women. 50,000 urological cancers are diagnosed every year in...
UCAN has been set up as a charity dedicated to raising awareness of urological cancers, and improving support and quality of life for people and families who are affected. It will do this by creating a centre of excellence in the north of Scotland to spearhead a vigorous programme encompassing all the following: health promotion...