Why men dodge tests See explanation here
Author Archives: Bernard Smyth
Memorial visit The Postate Cancer UK memorial is at Temple Meads station concourse until late September when it will move to Manchester.
Well done, Rovers Trust Bristol Rovers Community Trust raised £2,770 for Prostate Cancer UK at a music night in February.
Testing ‘not enough’ After a review, the UK National Screening Committee has recommended routine testing for a small number of men. It’s a small yet meaningful step forward, but  not enough, says Prostate Cancer UK.
Prostate help Prostate Cancer UK has launched a hub that offers help with PC issues. Sign in here. And here it answers queries about the PSA.
Abiraterone victory After more than three years of campaigning, NHS England announced that abiraterone will be available for men in England with PCa that has a high risk of spreading. See
   David McConnell New officers on offer AT the January Prospect committee meeting David McConnell said he was willing to take over as chairman from Tim Bond; this was welcomed by the committee. It was also confirmed that George Crosbie is willing to take over as secretary from Martin Webb. David and George will put their […]
Exciting test A blood test for more than 50 types of cancer could help speed up diagnosis, according to a new US study. Results show it could identify a wide range of cancers, of which threequarters don’t have any form of screening programme. See
Screening rumpus A Times article suggesting PCa screening would do more harm than good has led to a response from Prostate Cancer Research to ‘set the record straight’. They are liaising with the Dept of Health too to make it clear that the evidence for targeted PCa screening is stronger than ever and the cost […]
Life-changing chat Talking about PCa, the most common cancer in. the UK, with the men in your life is easier said than done. But a simple conversation over a coffee or a walk in the park could set them on the path to a life-changing early diagnosis. See