The Bomber’s Prostate Cancer Awareness held at the Commercial Hotel of Friday 6 June raised $3600 for cancer research but more to the point senior Bombers led by example taking the first steps with a prostate examination.
More than 60 people crushed into the dining room at the Hotel to listen to urologist Dr Chi Can Huynh outline the prevalence of the disease and its treatments. He was supported by a number of prostate survivors who spoke frankly about their experiences and answered questions.
Given that more cases of prostate cancer than breast cancer are diagnosed each year the Bombers believed that it was time to raise awareness of the disease and to encourage men to take more responsibility for their health.
Dr Huynh recommended that every man over the age of 40 should have their prostate health checked and that once they reach 50 they should get annual tests. For his contribution to the campaign he agreed to test some of the senior Bomber members. Four undertook the examination prior to the information night and all were cleared of any problems.
The club auctioned sporting memorabilia donated by the licensee of the Commercial, Mitch Creary, along with goods donated by local business houses with the feature of the night being a handmade quilt donated by Tony and Barbara Austin which raised $300.
Last Modified on 11/07/2014 14:46