RAISING the understanding of cancer is the aim of a presentation organised by Rotarians in Billericay.
To mark Cancer Awareness Day an event is being held in St Mary Magdalene Church, in High Street.
The Rotary Club of Billericay has invited surgeon Anil Vohra to speak.
Mr Vohra is a consultant urological surgeon at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and consultant urological surgeon at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital and Spire Hartswood Hospital.
For men with benign prostate enlargement and problems with urinary retention, Mr Vohra has ample experience with medical therapy as well as laser surgery of the prostate.
The community event will take place on Saturday, November 16, involving fellow Rotarians and residents of Billericay and will be aimed mainly at male participants, aged over 50, but younger men and women are welcome to attend.
Starting at noon with light bites and video presentation, there will then be a chance to ask questions in an informal but confidential setting.
President of the Rotary Club of Billericay, Keith Wood, said: "We are honoured to have Mr Vohra with us as he is eminently the best authority in the area to advise on this sensitive but often ignored male health topic.
"Females are routinely examined and tested but so often men just ignore the symptoms and often take action when it is too late. Our club is dedicated to helping the fight against cancer.
"We have had many speakers on the subject at our meetings and they have made us aware.
"Now we are anxious that, while it remains a national and international concern, we may be able to do something helpful and useful to make more people aware within our own community. Please join us in the fight."