Ahead of the men’s first-team’s clash with Preston North End back in April, Charlton and Preston supporters were offered the chance to be PSA tested by the Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal.
Over 100 fans' results were flagged as amber or red, meaning that they require a follow up to their initial test.
The PSA test is a blood test that can help diagnose prostate problems, including prostate cancer - the most common cancer in men in the UK. Men over 50, men with a family history of prostate cancer and black men are more at risk of prostate cancer.
471 people were tested before kick-off in SE7, with 362 of them receiving green results, while 51 men were given amber results and 58 were given red results.
Last September, new guidelines were adopted in PSA testing, using lower PSA levels for abnormal amber and red scores with the hope that this will lead to more men without symptoms being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The earlier a diagnosis is detected, the greater the chances of successful treatment and positive long-term outcomes.
The club’s annual PSA testing matchday was introduced at The Valley back in 2018 by the club’s former Head of Player Care Tracey Leaburn, who holds the cause close to her heart.
"I started the PSA testing initiative at Charlton because too many men ignore early warning signs or avoid checking their health until problems become serious," she explained. "Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men and early detection can make a huge difference in treatment and outcomes.
"A simple PSA blood test can provide important information and encourage men to have conversations about their health that they might otherwise put off. My hope is that this initiative continues to help raise awareness, removes stigma and encourages more men to get tested and take proactive steps for their wellbeing."
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