Speaker: Richard Bullard - It's in the Bag

Richard Bullard of "IT'S IN THE BAG" the testicular cancer charity. 

The charity has an upbeat approach to awareness, they have reached thousands, as well as improving the wellbeing of hundreds of the South-West’s testicular cancer patients. In 2012,they won the QIC ‘Cancer Charity Initiative of the Year’ award in recognition of the real impact their support activities are having on patients’ quality of life and in 2015 won Campaign of the Year in the Bristol Post health and care awards.

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15 to 45. Yet, for many young and middle-aged guys, it’s not even on their radar. Over 2,500 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer in the UK, but it is over 96% curable and, when detected early, requires less treatment. Nevertheless, many men don’t like to talk about their balls and find it a struggle to go to the GP. The charity encourages men to check themselves regularly and feel confident to see a GP if they have any concerns.