A WREXHAM woman aims to go the extra mile for charity after being inspired by her husband.

Rosemary Burslem will be shaving her head this week to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

Just before Christmas 2017, her husband Peter was diagnosed with prostate cancer which they said came as a ‘big shock’ as he was ‘seemingly very fit and healthy’.

Peter went to his GP about a health problem and blood tests came back normal apart from his PSA which was raised – an indication of possible prostate cancer.

Rosemary said: “A subsequent biopsy and MRI confirmed that he had localised prostate cancer. A urologist outlined treatment options.

“We were a bit confused and bewildered. It was at this point that we contacted Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK) who provided us with lots of information and support.”

Peter decided to have a prostatectomy in May 2018 and made a ‘good recovery’.

Rosemary added: “He was very fortunate that the cancer was caught at an early stage. Since then all his tests have been clear.

“I decided I wanted to raise some funds for PCUK, to help them with the excellent work that they do.

“I wasn't sure what to do as I'm not brave enough to do a sky-dive, or a bungee jump and I'm not fit enough to run a marathon. So, I decided to have my head shaved.”

The event will take place on December 12 at 2.30pm at Ty Pawb and a member of staff from Syd’s Male Image and Grooming Barbers will be shaving the hair for free.

Rosemary said she aims to raise awareness of the disease and funds for the charity that helped them through the dark times.

She told the Leader: “Prostate cancer is symptomless in the early stages. At the moment the blood test which checks PSA levels is the only screening test available.

“Unfortunately, it is not 100 per cent accurate so then you have to have an invasive biopsy.

“However, I was delighted to read in the news recently that a urine test is being developed which would be more accurate.

“If successful this test would improve early diagnosis and also improve monitoring for men who have very early prostate cancer and are on an 'active surveillance'.

“Your risk of getting prostate cancer goes up from about one in eight to about one in four if you have a close relative with the condition.”

Those wishing to donate can do so online via to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/peter-rosemary-burslem.