St Mirren Football Club will support the 'Tackling Testicular Cancer' campaign this weekend, joining clubs across Scottish football to raise awareness of the most common cancer in young men, most commonly affecting those aged 15–45.
Led by Cahonas Scotland, the campaign aims to encourage men to become more aware of their bodies, carry out regular self-checks, and seek help early if they notice anything unusual.
Testicular cancer has one of the highest survival rates of any cancer when detected early. However, too many men still delay speaking up or are unsure what to look for.
Through the reach of football, the campaign is designed to get a simple but important message into dressing rooms, terraces and communities across the country.
Checking yourself takes less than a minute, and it could save your life.
Ritchie Marshall CEO and Founder of Cahonas said: "Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men, yet too many still don’t know how to check themselves or feel comfortable speaking about it.
"By working with clubs across Scotland, we can reach men in environments where they already feel connected, whether that’s in the stands, the dressing room or watching at home.
If this campaign encourages even one more person to check themselves or seek help earlier, it will have made a real difference."
For more information on testicular cancer and how to check yourself, visit: www.cahonasscotland.org
