The Pat Kenny Show The Movember “Dispose with Dignity” campaign
Nov 6, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Marcus Humphries, a former delivery driver and prostate cancer survivor, shares his challenging experience with catheter use and the stigma of disposing incontinence products in public. Owen Foley, managing director of PHS Washrooms, introduces the innovative Dispose With Dignity campaign, advocating for male sanitary bins in public restrooms. Michelle Lonergan, a cancer awareness nurse, emphasizes the prevalence of prostate cancer and the importance of visibility and support in addressing treatment side effects, promoting dignity in disposal.
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Living With A Catheter Bag
- Marcus Humphries described living with a catheter bag for nine months after prostate cancer treatment and how it made him self-conscious in public places.
- He avoided events and swimming with his granddaughters because disposing of the bag felt impossible and embarrassing.
Prostate Side Effects Limit Public Life
- Owen Foley highlighted that one in six men in Ireland will get prostate cancer and many face urinary side effects after treatment.
- He noted that male toilets currently lack sanitary bins, creating a real barrier to leaving home and participating in public life.
Begin Open Conversations And Provide Bins
- Start open conversations at home and in workplaces about incontinence to reduce stigma and help men live well after treatment.
- Encourage employers and venues to install male sanitary bins so men can dispose of products discreetly.