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 […]
Author Archives: Bernard Smyth
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
Scanning hope Millions of men could benefit from a new faster 15-minute MRI PCa scan that paves the way to a national screening programme. See
Charity ride challenge The inaugural Tour de 4, a charity ride conceived by Sir Chris Hoy with the aim of challenging assumptions about those living with stage 4 cancer, took place on Sept 7. Those living with this cancer cycled alongside their loved ones to raise funds for UK canccr charities. More here
Drug crisis Abiraterone could save 672 lives a year but NHS England’s complex approval process leaves men spending life savings on a drug that in Scotland and Wales is free. More here
Constitution discussed The Prospect committee is discussing our new conctution. More later.
Nigel stands down Nigel Derrett has stood down from the Prospect committee and has handed over his roles to Gordon Comley. Nigel was thanked for his efforts.
New policy tackled Committee member Paul Baker has drawn up a safeguarding policy for Prospect. He’s sent an initial draft for the committee to consider. More later
Manage stress Article on managing stress can be found here
Remarkable innovation What if we could see PCa before it spreads and becomes dangerous? Thanks to a remarkable innovation called Less Grey Imaging, we’re getting closer. And it’s a great example of how your donations help us take the most innovative new research from the lab to the clinic sooner..See