Shropshire hosts country's biggest prostrate cancer screening event
Hundreds of men took part in the biggest single prostate cancer screening event seen in Britain.
The event, organised by Bridgnorth Lions, was set up to give men aged 50 and above the chance to be tested for the early signs of the disease.
Early screening can find the cancer in a curable stage and reduce the risk of death.
About 750 men took the test at the Castle Hall in the town. It is the highest number of men tested at one event in the UK, organisers said.
Club member Peter Morford said: "The tests were carried out by Dr David Baxter-Smith, a the consultant urologist, who was delighted.
"We would like thank the magnificent nurses for a great evening's work."
The screening was launched by the club five years ago and has now tested more than 3,000 men.
More than 100 have been found to have prostate cancer, despite showing no symptoms, and are now being treated.
"Visitors had the opportunity to have a simple blood test, which could indicate the signs of early changes," Mr Morford said.
"About 2,500 tests had been carried out at the Castle Hall prior to last night's event, since 2009. Prior to the test, those who were found to have the disease had no symptoms of any kind but are now receiving treatment. It's important people get tested annually."
Dr Baxter-Smith said it was clear the men of Bridgnorth realised the importance of the test. They will receive the results of their blood test in a few weeks and, if necessary, will be advised to seek further advice from their GPs or urological specialists.
