Patchwork creation for prostate cancer

NO matter where or when in the world, quilting has always had a community connection at its core, and the latest offering from Dubbo Arts and Crafts Society quilters group is no exception.

The pictured quilt is made from patchwork squares donated to local quilter Barbara Dunn and created by an American friend’s patchwork group in the USA.

“Each patchwork square represents cancer and the idea was to put it all together and when it was finished raffle it for cancer,” Mrs Dunn said.

The group is now raffling the American-australian quilt in the hope of raising funds to donate to Prostate Cancer research and support.

“The Cancer Council have been kind enough to supply the tickets and said they would look after publicity. We want people to know about it, and we hope it will swell the coffers of the cancer appeal,” she said.

Sadly, one in seven Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer before the age of 75.

The good news is survival rates are improving thanks to early detection and treatment, meaning long-term satisfaction is becoming increasingly important when making decisions about treatment.

Australian guidelines recommend men over 50 should discuss prostate Dubbo Arts and Crafts Society quilters Elizabeth Allen, Barbara Dunn, June Driscoll and Pat Troman with a quilt they’re raffling for prostate cancer, made from squares representing cancer and donated by an American patchwork group. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/SOPHIA ROUSE

cancer with their doctor and be screened for the disease on an annual basis. Often with minimal symptoms in its early stages, detecting prostate cancer early is crucial for positive outcomes or possible cure of the disease.