News

Speaker hope

In a Prrospect discussion about the problematic Active Survellance (AS) it emerged that it is hoped to get Jon MacFarlane, a senior RUH consultant, to speak to our September meeting. Member Henry Brown  thought it would be helpful to get him to outline what the structure is at the RUH for managing AS.

AI breakthrough

A Prostate Cancer Research team are using AI technology to analyse data to develop a new way to classify PCa. They have found a new subtype of PCa, which could lead to better tailored treatments More here (May ’25).

New group for young men

A new national online group (via Zoom) has started for younger men diagnosed with PCa. For more details contact John Newton at thedodgywalnut@gmail.com

Exercise finding

Our Chris Millett attended the Bristol University Crank Study presentation of raw results. He reports the most interesting fact is that with exercise continence improves when compared to the control group. The relevant video is here The other interesting learning point was that it is only with vigorous exercise does PSA increase. The final paper will hopefully be released later in the year.

Free day of advice

Recharge Day, Nov 12. For anyone affected by cancer. All backed by clinical evidence and delivered by cancer specialists. At Penny Brohn UK, Green House, Chapel Pill Lane, Pill, Bristol, BS20 0HH, 9:30am-4.30pm. To find out more and to book visit pennybrohn.org.uk/ourapproach /services/wellbeing days/ or call 0303 3000 118

M&S shoppers’ success

In 40 days M&S shoppers have helped raise more than ÂŁ155,000 towards groundbreaking PCa research and inspired thousands of men to check their PCa risk. See

Ultra-fast MRI

Experienced US radiologists can now identify areas that are suspicious for clinically significant PCa. This helps avoid unnecessary biopsies, but if a biopsy is indicated, the area can be targeted with fewer needles. Only snag is it takes 30 minutes. See

Erectile function hope

A more precise form of PCa surgery nearly doubles the chances of men retaining erectile function  compared with standard surgery, according to the first comprehensive trial of the procedure.

Learn from others

This post contains hundreds of stories and experiences, helping patients learn from others who have been through it before. See here

Radiotherapy talk

The recent talk by Zoe Walker on radiotherapy is available here