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Providing cancer support, education, and community connection for men and families affected by prostate disease through meetings, information, and awareness programs. Our approach focuses on delivering clear guidance, emotional reassurance, and practical resources that help individuals navigate every stage with confidence. Through regular support sessions, expert-led discussions, and community outreach initiatives, we create a safe space for open conversations and shared experiences. By promoting early cancer awareness and encouraging proactive health decisions, we aim to improve wellbeing and strengthen support networks for everyone involved.
We bring people together to share experiences, learn, and find support in a relaxed and caring environment.
Where: Wallsend Diggers, 5 Tyrell Street, Wallsend (lower Mezz Bar)
When: 2:00 pm, every second Tuesday of the month. (except January)
Who: You, your spouse/partner, and carer are all welcome to attend
The meetings are semi-informal, and some members take the opportunity to have a cuppa or drink after the meeting.
Next Meeting: Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 2pm.
We bring people together to share experiences, learn, and find support in a relaxed and caring environment.
Where: Wallsend Diggers, 5 Tyrell Street, Wallsend (lower Mezz Bar)
When: 2:00 pm, every second Tuesday of the month. (except January)
Who: You, your spouse/partner, carer are all welcome to attend
These are “drop-in” meetings where you can :-
– listen to others outline their experiences
– share your own experiences, if you wish to
– ask questions in a non-judgemental setting
– listen to invited guest speakers and ask questions
– access PCFA Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses from the Mater (subject to
workloads)
– talk to other spouses/partners and share experiences and advice
The meetings are semi-informal, and some members take the opportunity to have a
cuppa or drink after the meeting.
Next Meeting: Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 2pm
“By attending meetings & talking to others who have had their own successful prostatecancer journey, I feel a great weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I feel more confident now”
“The Support Group has helped me understand my treatment options”
“The support of other women has been most beneficial to me as a partner”
“The emotional support of other men and women has helped me greatly”
“Thanks to the Support Group, I now know what questions to ask my doctors”
“I feel much more comfortable now & I have a new sense of direction”
“I have made many new friends”