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8 November, 2024
Join prostate cancer event
Burpengary East Men’s Shed and Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise invite men and their partners to attend talks and discussions by Redcliffe Hospital Staff Incontinence Nurse Jessica Morris and Prostate Nurse Tim Wright, who have many years working in their specialities.
The night is also sponsored by the Moreton Bay Prostate Cancer Support Group, which is very active in the area supporting men and their partners.
Urologist J P Myer started the support group in the Moreton Bay Region to assist men with prostate cancer issues.
Incontinence is a common condition that affects millions of people, estimated to be 10 per cent of the population yet many suffer in silence due to stigma and lack of information.
This information night aims to inform participants about the various types of incontinence, potential causes, and effective management strategies.
The cause of incontinence in men and women is different, but the impact is similar: embarrassment, difficulty managing in certain situations, and confusion working through multiple solutions that are offered by medical, allied health and well-meaning friends and family.
Men can experience incontinence after prostate surgery, with enlarged prostate (BPH), and neurological conditions (like Parkinson’s) being common contributors.
Men can experience an inability to completely empty the bladder, which leads to frequent dribbling, or it can be physical or cognitive impairments preventing timely access to the bathroom.
The impact of experiencing incontinence on men can include social stigma, reduced physical activity, and mental health issues like anxiety or depression due to embarrassment, and men may struggle with intimacy and self-esteem issues.
Partners are welcome to attend to discuss issues that arise from men’s health and how that impacts their relationships and wellbeing.
DATE: Tuesday, November 12
TIME: 6.00pm for BBQ, 7.00pm talks by Jessica Morris and Tim Wright.
LOCATION: Burpengary East Men’s Shed, Maitland Street (off Old Deception Bay Road) Burpengary East.
COST: Nil Cost
RSVP: RSVP for catering purposes by text with name/s please by Monday 11th November to Rodney Hansen, President of the Men’s Shed, 0481 480 486 or Hugh Thompson 0409 629 551.
