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Welcome to the Chestnut Appeal
Our aim is to raise awareness and provide treatment.


The appeal was set up to offer treatment, support and information for men and their families across Devon and Cornwall.

There are over 30,000 new prostate cancer cases every year and this figure is increasing. Our aim is to:

Chestnut Appeal Nurse
Increase awareness
Fund chestnut specialist nurses
Fund the latest treatments


The appeal has successfully raised awareness of prostate cancer in Devon and Cornwall and needs your help in raising funds to help fight male cancer.
>> About the Chestnut Appeal

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men
- finding out about it could save your life or the life or someone you love.
>>Click here to download our new brochure.

  • 10,000+ men a year die from prostate cancer
  • 2nd most common cause of cancer deaths in men
  • One man in 12 is diagnosed with prostate cancer
  • The most common cancer in men after lung cancer
  • Men over 50 are most at risk
  • One-third of men over the age of 50 have some cancer cells within their prostate


If you’re worried that you might have symptoms, or if you
or someone you care about has just been diagnosed we can help.
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We are dedicated to winning the fight against male cancer. But we can't win it on our own. We rely on your continuous support to help fund activities.

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Become a volunteer fund raiser
Create your own chestnut event
Corporate Fund raising


Fund raising can be a fun activity for individuals and companies. We can offer advice and ideas on how to get the most from your activity or event.
>> Fund raising ideas


Chestnut Appeal, Department for Urological Research , Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
t: (01752) 792736 E: Chestnut.Appeal@phnt.swest.nhs.uk
www.chestnutappeal.org.uk
Registered charity number 1087175