LEISURE CLUBS USED TO HELP PROMOTE CANCER
AWARENESS
Leisure centres are to be the main point of focus to raise the awareness of testicular cancer in young men.
Wales' Grand Slam winning rugby captain Ryan Jones is leading an initiative to raise awareness of the cancer-and the campaign is focused on getting the message out via leisure centres.
The Ospreys number eight, who led Wales to their second Grand Slam in four seasons, is urging other young men to make their own regular health checks.
Experts stress that early detection can save a life.
Waterproof shower cards and posters are to be distributed to governing bodies and leisure centres.
Testicular cancer is the most common form of the disease in men aged 15 to 44 and despite being rare, the incidence has more than doubled in Wales since 1975.
The disease is 99% curable if caught early and the overall cure rate is more than 95%.
Leisure centres are to be the main point of focus to raise the awareness of testicular cancer in young men.
Wales' Grand Slam winning rugby captain Ryan Jones is leading an initiative to raise awareness of the cancer-and the campaign is focused on getting the message out via leisure centres.
The Ospreys number eight, who led Wales to their second Grand Slam in four seasons, is urging other young men to make their own regular health checks.
Experts stress that early detection can save a life.
Waterproof shower cards and posters are to be distributed to governing bodies and leisure centres.
Testicular cancer is the most common form of the disease in men aged 15 to 44 and despite being rare, the incidence has more than doubled in Wales since 1975.
The disease is 99% curable if caught early and the overall cure rate is more than 95%.