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A raft of MSPs have backed a quirky campaign to help raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer during the month formerly known as November.

Seven MSPs from across three parties have been growing and nurturing moustaches over the month to support Movember - which aims to change the face of men's health by raising awareness of prostate cancer and other men's health issues.

Meg Burgess, a Support & Information Specialist Helpline Nurse at The Prostate Cancer Charity, spoke to the Daily Mail about the potential side effects of different treatments for prostate cancer, after Andy Scott, former guitarist with the rock band 'Sweet,' was recently diagnosed with the disease.

Simon D'arcy, a supporter of The Prostate Cancer Charity, spoke to The Daily Mail about his experiences of prostate cancer, following the advice of his wife, a practice nurse, who persuaded him to get checked for the disease.

The Prostate Cancer Charity comments on a study into genetic markers which could increase the predictive value of PSA testing for the disease

Dr Kate Holmes, Research Manager at The Prostate Cancer Charity, spoke to The Daily Mail and The Scotsman about new research, into developing a more accurate test for prostate cancer based on a person's DNA.