Thanks for that Chris C, found it on U-Tube.
See your point Chris J.
No doubt someone thought it was a good idea. Comedy, well written considering it uses the "awkward" terminology that might have been used by a parent to a child 30 years or so ago.
Most parents I know use the name of the body part when discussing health with their kids these days.
The message is in there somewhere, among the comedy.
If it makes one man checkout online, and saves one man's life, it will have done some good.
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It is also on tv between the football matches on Saturday. Sorry I was more impressed with Jeff's walk for Pca with friends.
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I was chatting with PCUK Amy and Merry on Friday about some stuff I have worked with them on that is being released this week, heavy reading stuff released to coincide with the National Dying Matters week.
They asked me if I had seen the advert and if so what I thought of it. I did say that In my personal opinion it was pretty awful. I suppose trying to get a very serious message over using comedy will always be a tall ask especially if they are aiming this at 2 or more generations. I just can't see a son talking to his Dad in such an awkward and nerdy way. However, if it gets watched and causes this kind of debate in pubs, clubs or at home and in the workplace then it will at least have raised awareness.
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I quite like it. Younger people that have had to experience 'that conversation' will recognise it and if it makes our children more aware then they might hassle their dads or grandads to get tested? Is it any worse than the posters in ladies' toilets?
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My girls saw the advert and both commented that they thought it was quite good too. They know what I'd gone through and related to it quite well. One said it wasn't 'heavy ' and was good in that the son was taking the lead in concern for his father . Any awareness is surely good ?
John
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Signed. My father has locally advanced Pca, my oh had contained Pca.
For me, its not so much about a screening programme, more that if men want a test, they shouldn't have to justify their reason.
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Rest in peace Kevin and condolences to your family.
Thanks Chris
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I'm very saddened to hear this news.
Kevin seemed like a man of strong principle.
I hope his legacy will be the introduction of screening as soon as viable.
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RIP Kev
I've since signed the petition. I'm not sure if I am in total agreement with a national screening programme but if nothing else this will help to raise awareness which Kev was clearly passionate about.
Pity his thread turned pretty sour in some parts ....
Bri
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so sorry to hear this news as Kevin campaigned for national screening even though his outlook was bleak ,who also went on radio and tv so others may benefit in the future RIP Kev
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