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Issue:- Monday, 22 February 2016

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Southport man urges people to "act fast" over blood in urine

Photo caption: Patient Michael Uttley (left) with Rahul Mistry, consultant urological surgeon.

A Southport man has urged people to "act fast" if they notice blood in their urine after a tumour was found in his bladder a year ago. Michael Uttley, 64, spotted blood in his pee, but initially put off going to his GP. Fortunately, Michael did act in time and his cancer was able to be treated at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. Michael has come forward to tell his story as Public Health England launches a national campaign to raise awareness of bladder and kidney cancers. Michael said:- "If you notice blood in your pee, even if it's 'just the once', tell your doctor. The risks of delaying are just too great. I was reluctant to go at first as I thought diagnosis and treatment would be painful and traumatic. But it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought." The 'Be Clear On Cancer, Blood in Pee' campaign runs until the end of March. It is aimed at men and women over the age of 50 who make up more than 90% of bladder and kidney cancer diagnoses in England. Following a referral to Trust Consultant Urological Surgeon Mr Rahul Mistry, Michael underwent tests and received his diagnosis in February last year. He said:- "The process was much less painful than I expected. Hospital staff were fantastic, very caring and reassuring. It was remarkable seeing visually what it was that was growing inside me. I felt relieved that I finally had an answer to the blood I was finding in my urine." The tumour in Michael's bladder was removed and afterwards he was carefully monitored by Mr Mistry and his team. Michael is currently successfully undergoing a form of chemotherapy specifically for people with bladder cancer. But he is "fit and well" and enjoying time spent in retirement with family. "I have seen for myself that anything is possible if you act fast Each year around 17,450 people in England are diagnosed with bladder or kidney cancer and approximately 7,600 die from these cancers. If bladder and kidney cancers are diagnosed at the earliest stage, 1 year survival is as high as 92-96%. Unfortunately, at a late stage, it drops to just 27% to 37%. The 'Blood in Pee' campaign is aimed at raising awareness of the presenting signs and symptoms and encouraging people with relevant symptoms to see their GP without delay."

Local support group helps future CWP patients with generous donation

A generous donation from a regional cancer support group will allow a local NHS trust to test for bladder conditions. Kenny Henderson, Community Urology Nurse Specialist for Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP), was delighted to receive the Ł8000 donation of a new bladder scanner from the local Prostate Cancer Support Group (PCS).

Bladder scanning forms part of the assessment in the new male bladder function clinics and can assist in the diagnosis of a variety of continence and medical conditions.

Bladder scanning can assist in the assessment and diagnosis of certain bladder conditions which in some instances can be as a result of prostate cancer. The new service also caters for men who have had surgery for prostate cancer to provide assessment, treatment and support for their continence needs.

CWP provides a new bladder function assessment and treatment service for men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This is part of the existing well established Continence Advisory Service, which covers all areas of West Cheshire including the City Centre and rural areas, which allows patients to choose care closer to home.

Calvin Wood, chairman of the Wirral and North Cheshire Prostate Cancer Support Group was diagnosed with prostate cancer 14 years ago and has been actively involved in raising awareness of prostate cancer and developing the support group. Members from the support group have also become involved with the development of new services planned for the CWP Community Continence and Urology Service to provide invaluable patient perspectives. If you would like to know about the services CWP provides, please visit:- CWP.NHS.UK.

Next of kin appeal for Thomas Jennings

LIVERPOOL Coroner's Office have issued an appeal for help in tracing the next of kin of a man who died at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Thomas Jennings, aged 78 years of Barndale Road, Wavertree, died on Friday, 19 February 2016. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Anyone with any information or has any information as to the whereabouts of Mr Jennings' next of kin is asked to contact Coroner's officer James Martindale on:- (+44) 0 151 225 5063.

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Deceased estates notice - Lilian May Jackam

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of Lilian May Jackam (also known as Lillian May) Jackam (Deceased), late of Birch Abbey Rest Home, 55 Alexandra Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9HD, UK, who died on 04/10/2018, are required to send particulars thereof in writing, to the undersigned Solicitors, on or before 24/05/2019, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice. Churches Solicitors, 12 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL, UK. Ref:- 'T553015.'

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