Free Men’s Health Event

The Marie Keating Foundation want to Get Men Talking about their health in Sligo. The cancer foundation is running a free men’s health event at 6.30pm in the Clarion Hotel, Sligo on Tuesday, 1 November as part of its annual Get Men Talking campaign to encourage men to learn more about common cancers and how they can prevent them, detect them and cope with them should they be diagnosed. The free event will feature local expert speakers who will talk about common male health problems, simple steps that men can take to reduce their cancer risk, and common symptoms that they should keep an eye out for. Speakers will also explore what support services there are available for men affected by cancer in the Sligo region and how to deal with the cancer diagnoses. The evening session will end with a session on how to manage stress. The event is free but registration is essential. For more information and to book a place, visit www.mariekeating.ie/events or call Angela on 01 628 3726.

Men’s Health speakers

Speakers at the Marie Keating Foundation’s Get Men Talking event include, Dr R Sheikh, Consultant Oncologist, Ms Maureen Durcan, Sligo Cancer Support Centre, and Mr Peter Wilcock who is a Prostate Cancer survivor.

Talking about cancer

Speaking ahead of the Get Men Talking event, Helen Forristal, Director of Nursing Services, the Marie Keating Foundation, said, “Cancer can be a scary issue for many of us but the science shows us that the better we are at knowing our own bodies and taking simple steps to reduce our cancer risk, the better placed we are to enjoy a long and healthy life. Men are getting better and better about talking about their health so I hope that lots of you will consider coming along to this free event. It will be relaxed and your health will thank you for it.”