‘Better’ PCa test A 96 pc accurate PCa test has been developed by scientists and backed by Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy. See more
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Death risk halved Artificial intelligence tool determines best candidates to take abiraterone, which can halve risk of death from PCa. See here
Good info on PCa Useful background info about PCa can be found here. And this explains the early symptoms of PCa and those of advanced PCa. Also here is an explanation of the PSA test
Cancer cells targetted Scientists have announced that they made nanorobots that target cancer cells! And they spare healthy cells, leaving them entirely undamaged. More here
Hope over erectile function PCa surgery breakthrough offers hope for erectile function. More here
Feargal’s appeal Environmental campaigner and former lead singer of the Undertones Feargal Sharkey reveals he’s had a PCa diagnosis and urges men to get checked. More here
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).
Screening plea Prostate Cancer Research will present a major piece of evidence at the Commons in November to make the case for screening. To help this campaign contact here
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 […]