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Prostate Cancer: The Conversation Every Man Needs To Hear | Elvin Box
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- Construction Sport Podcast
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 7063
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Summary
Episode #086 | Elvin Box Very special guest Elvin Box is with us today - From carpentry to leading major projects, witnessing tragedy on site, battling prostate cancer and becoming a passionate advocate for men's health, he's seen it all. Elvin opens up about the moment he was told "It's cancer" & educates us on how to spot the signs, what the first port of call is, the impact on mental health, why men tend to ignore said warning signs and what every tradesman, site worker, manager and business owner can do to help save their own lives - and others. 🔵 Connect with Elvin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvinkbox/ 🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/4mFzgvQ2l8M 🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ucpGzKF7F9Jd9hs2Mo3sn?si=zS5WkFt0RzSuIAWV4_eDKg 🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prostate-cancer-the-conversation-every-man-needs-to/id1778487912?i=1000774025540 ---------------------------------------------------------- ⏲TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introducing Elvin Box: Semi Pro Football, Carpentry Apprentice & Ongoing Career 06:59 Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Witnessing a Site Fatality & Mental Health Talks 21:03 Why construction fatalities are different to other industries + Behavioural Safety 34:00 Why behavioural health & safety on site needs more investment + Thames Tideway 44:39 Recognising if someone is suicidal. Bad Habits & Picking Struggles. 54:50 Cultural differences we can learn from + Spreading positive news & Good Leadership 01:06:06 Are we getting there? What’s still to improve in Construction? 01:11:08 Elvin’s work with Movember - what does it entail? 01:19:03 Educating men: Elvin’s journey battling prostate cancer. + Steve’s Stoma 01:41:32 The impact an illness will have on your me…