Well they say that all publicity is good publicity, and the spat in The Argus with the Green Party, gives me a good opportunity to raise the importance of the issue of testicular cancer for young males.
Around 2,100 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer each year, and it is the commonest cancer affecting young men between 20 and 39 years old, with about half occurring in men under 35 years old. Men wanting more information can go to the website www.cancerhelp.org.uk or of course their GP. Before I was elected to the council I worked in a hospital cancer centre, and take issues such as breast cancer for women and testicular cancer in men very seriously.
I am afraid that I don't have a bra to recycle but I do support the numerous initiatives to raise awareness of testicular cancer - most recently at Twickenham the other weekend.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
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Dear Councillor
I am moved to comment on your blog following the comments by the Green Councillor printed in the Argus.
As a resident affected by breast cancer and living in your ward, I would like to express my appreciation for your work for us. I can see that another political party has tried to take advance of a simple photocall, however I would like to say that we - your residents - never doubted your own position on this issue and the motivavtion of the Green Councillor against you. The truth itself will also counter such lies.
Thank you Councillor for what you do for us, and please do not let this Green Councillor get you down.
The Ladies in Lavender
Brunswick
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