Testing ‘not enough’ After its review of PCa screening, 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.
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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 […]
Exciting test A blood test for more than 50 types of cancer could help speed up diagnosis, according to a new American 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
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
Constitution discussed The Prospect committee is discussing our new constitution. 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.