A message from Sanaway co-founder and director, Graham Key (pictured above):
We are proud to announce that Sanaway, has joined forces with local charity, The Prostate Project, to help raise awareness of prostate cancer and the associated risk factors, as well as encourage men to take a simple, non-invasive PSA test.
Our commitment to this local charity is a personal one since my father-in-law tragically passed away from prostate cancer in 2000, a loss that drives the company’s dedication to raising awareness and supporting early diagnosis.
Sanaway has pledged to promote The Prostate Project to thousands of washroom users in businesses across the south east, combining the ‘Get Tested’ message with the launch of our new washroom service, ‘ONE’, the UKs first unisex hygiene solution for all washroom environments which ensures discreet disposal of personal hygiene products by whoever needs them, regardless of whether they use male, female, unisex, or accessible washroom facilities.
We will also pledge to provide all our customers with vital information provided by The Prostate Project that communicates the prostate cancer risk factors including information on how men can get tested, and the signs to look for. Sanaway will also encourage customers to invite The Prostate Project’s Man Van mobile PSA testing facility to their premises to give an informative presentation on the risk factors for prostate cancer that all men (and their partners) should know, as well as the signs and symptoms, and offer a PSA blood test to male employees who may be at risk.
Since many men visit the washrooms that Sanaway services, we have a unique opportunity to help raise awareness of the charity and pass on health information and guidance about prostate cancer. By so doing, we hope we can help break down the stigma that stops men discussing the risks and signs of prostate problems, and help men gain earlier diagnosis and treatment that could increase their chances of living a fuller and longer life.
Prostate Cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in England, and one in eight men in the UK (one in four if Black) will get prostate cancer in their lifetime with 12,000 men dying every year, that’s one man every 45 minutes; but caught early prostate cancer is usually curable.
It’s vital that men know their risk factors since prostate cancer often doesn’t have any symptoms in its early stages. These risks include:
- being over the age of 50,
- if your dad or brother has been diagnosed, or
- if you are Black.
If you tick any of these boxes, don’t delay talking to your GP about having a simple PSA blood test which is used to help diagnose prostate cancer. It could save your life.
For more information about prostate cancer, visit: The Prostate Project
For more information on how ‘ONE’ can benefit your workplace washroom, please contact Sanaway today on: one@sanaway.co.uk or 0345 094 9495.
