We are delighted to announce that Steve Beard has joined us at GFCT as a Trustee with effect from 10th October.Steve has been a supporter of the charity since 2004 and was active in promoting PSA testing in Atherstone in 2007/8. He brings a wide range of experience to the charity from his years as a businessman running his own successful buildings access company which required an in depth knowledge of health and safety requirements. He has also been involved in the community ...

We are excited to announce a close working relationship with Prostate Cancer Support who run a helpline for anyone who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. "Prostate Cancer Support run a helpline to assist with any queries about prostate cancer. It's a patient-led helpline, all the helpliners being prostate cancer patients who are happy to share their personal experiences and knowledge.We can cover a range of things from 'how to get checked' to an overview of typic...

Unfortunately, many people face barriers when trying to access crucial health tests such as a PSA test through their GP, forcing them to seek help elsewhere.Paul Campbell, a 54-year-old from South London, shared his story of being denied a PSA test by his GP at 42. After years of persistence, he was finally diagnosed with prostate cancer at 49—despite having no symptoms. Had he not fought for the test, his cancer could have gone undetected until it was too late. His experience highlights t...

On Friday 30th August, GFCT sent out an email to all clients informing them of a new service Doctor Asif Naseem is offering.  The reason we are offering this service is because we receive between 6 and 10 calls a week from men who are having issues with their own doctors and are not receiving the proper medical pathway.  Since this service commenced, Dr Naseem has helped two men who had a RED score. Their scores were above the recommended NICE age-related score for ...

The TRANSFORM trial, launched by Prostate Cancer UK with a £42 million investment, is set to become the most significant prostate cancer screening study in over 20 years. The trial seeks to establish the most effective way to screen men for prostate cancer, aiming to make regular screenings a reality for those at risk, enabling early detection and potentially curative treatment.Key Highlights: Collaborative Effort: Backed by the NHS, the National Institute for Health and Care Research...

JOIN NOW! Prostate Progress by Prostate Cancer Research. A transformative initiative designed to unite communities in the battle against prostate cancer, this program aims to accelerate research, improve treatments, and ultimately find a cure!How can I take part? For anyone that has or has had prostate cancer, sign up to Prostate Progress to share your experience. By sharing your prostate cancer journey including your test results and treatments, you can help researchers find new ways to pr...

It is with the greatest pleasure to announce that Graham Fulford has been awarded the MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours on Saturday the 15th of June 2024 for services to prostate cancer awareness and earlier diagnosis.The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust was formed by Graham Fulford in 2004 having had a very dear friend and a close relative diagnosed with prostate cancer. Sadly, both lost their fight against this insidious disease having, like many, been diagnosed too late. Since ince...

Recent research highlights a breakthrough in prostate cancer screening: at-home saliva tests. According to a new study by the Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, these tests are more effective at identifying men at higher risk of prostate cancer than the traditional PSA blood tests.Understanding the Saliva Test AdvantageThe saliva tests focus on detecting genetic factors that predispose men to prostate cancer. Unlike the PSA blood tests, which c...

The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust recently received recognition from North Wales Police for our successful partnership promoting prostate cancer screening. This collaboration was celebrated at Mold Police Station on May 30th, highlighting the critical importance of early detection in safeguarding men’s health.Since 2019, GFCT has been working with North Wales Police to offer PSA test screenings to male officers and staff over 40. The PSA test, a simple blood test, can detect early signs ...

A huge milestone for us: 3,000 cancers identified through our health testing together with our partners!Since 2004, GFCT has been involved in testing over 132,000 men. As a result of this testing, 3,000 individuals (the majority with no symptoms) discovered diagnoses that could save their lives. The true impact of our testing is even greater than this figure, as not all results are reported back to us.Early diagnosis is crucial. Don’t wait for symptoms — get tested and take control o...