Ben Ayres

And so ultimately, when they are diagnosed with a penile cancer, they not only go through all the psychological stress of being diagnosed with a cancer and the part of the body that it's on, it's a double hit for them. They've also got this anger, this frustration, this disappointment that they had tried to seek help for this.

And so ultimately, when they are diagnosed with a penile cancer, they not only go through all the psychological stress of being diagnosed with a cancer and the part of the body that it's on, it's a double hit for them. They've also got this anger, this frustration, this disappointment that they had tried to seek help for this.

And through lack of awareness, through lack of understanding of the clinicians that perhaps they saw, there's been a delay added to their pathway. And so at times you've got... got to try and help them manage some of that frustration, that disappointment, and in some cases anger that they feel towards the healthcare professionals because of the pathway they've been on.

And through lack of awareness, through lack of understanding of the clinicians that perhaps they saw, there's been a delay added to their pathway. And so at times you've got... got to try and help them manage some of that frustration, that disappointment, and in some cases anger that they feel towards the healthcare professionals because of the pathway they've been on.

And through lack of awareness, through lack of understanding of the clinicians that perhaps they saw, there's been a delay added to their pathway. And so at times you've got... got to try and help them manage some of that frustration, that disappointment, and in some cases anger that they feel towards the healthcare professionals because of the pathway they've been on.

On the other hand, you have people that because they didn't realize you could get cancer on the penis and because it's a part of the body that they don't wish to talk to their mates about or talk to their other support people or partners about, they've ultimately led to the delay in their healthcare. And then you get this, what if, what if I'd come earlier? And a bit of guilt comes through.

On the other hand, you have people that because they didn't realize you could get cancer on the penis and because it's a part of the body that they don't wish to talk to their mates about or talk to their other support people or partners about, they've ultimately led to the delay in their healthcare. And then you get this, what if, what if I'd come earlier? And a bit of guilt comes through.

On the other hand, you have people that because they didn't realize you could get cancer on the penis and because it's a part of the body that they don't wish to talk to their mates about or talk to their other support people or partners about, they've ultimately led to the delay in their healthcare. And then you get this, what if, what if I'd come earlier? And a bit of guilt comes through.

There's a patient that has worked really hard to help with advocacy here in the UK and has put on a play. And he talks about ignore it as a way of trying to manage with this and having led to a delay in him presenting.

There's a patient that has worked really hard to help with advocacy here in the UK and has put on a play. And he talks about ignore it as a way of trying to manage with this and having led to a delay in him presenting.

There's a patient that has worked really hard to help with advocacy here in the UK and has put on a play. And he talks about ignore it as a way of trying to manage with this and having led to a delay in him presenting.

And I think, again, that adds to that psychological stress because they're starting to blame themselves when, again, clearly they need to try and come to peace with that and move forward. So it does make a big difference, this lack of awareness. So more that can be done to raise awareness is really, really important. So, Rob, we've chatted a bit about the role of advocacy and the isolation.

And I think, again, that adds to that psychological stress because they're starting to blame themselves when, again, clearly they need to try and come to peace with that and move forward. So it does make a big difference, this lack of awareness. So more that can be done to raise awareness is really, really important. So, Rob, we've chatted a bit about the role of advocacy and the isolation.

And I think, again, that adds to that psychological stress because they're starting to blame themselves when, again, clearly they need to try and come to peace with that and move forward. So it does make a big difference, this lack of awareness. So more that can be done to raise awareness is really, really important. So, Rob, we've chatted a bit about the role of advocacy and the isolation.

And clearly, if patients can meet somebody or talk to somebody that has had that cancer, they may feel less isolated. They may feel more supported.

And clearly, if patients can meet somebody or talk to somebody that has had that cancer, they may feel less isolated. They may feel more supported.

And clearly, if patients can meet somebody or talk to somebody that has had that cancer, they may feel less isolated. They may feel more supported.

Thank you, Robin. I think... In addition, you make a really important point about partners there. Partners need supporting through this journey themselves, but also they can be a huge support for the patient.

Thank you, Robin. I think... In addition, you make a really important point about partners there. Partners need supporting through this journey themselves, but also they can be a huge support for the patient.

Thank you, Robin. I think... In addition, you make a really important point about partners there. Partners need supporting through this journey themselves, but also they can be a huge support for the patient.