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Author Archives: Bernard Smyth
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
PSA levels changing The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust are making changes to reporting levels for PSA tests. See
New saliva test A new saliva test may help “turn the tide” on PCa, UK scientists claim. It analyses DNA to work out who was born with the greatest risk of developing the disease. But experts say it will be “years” before such tests could be used routinely. See
Robot detects cancer A robot which can take 3D scans deep in the body could revolutionise early cancer detection, say a team of Leeds University engineers. See
GPs back screening 94pc of GPs would support launch of a national PCa screening programme for high-risk men. See
Brave new world? Better tests, better predictions of risk, better treatment – a brave new world for PCas could be on the horizon See
Successful AGM A successful night on April 29 at BAWA – a report later. Committee newcomers were welcomed and here is a short summary for those who weren’t able to attend the AGM. Malcolm Gamlin and Bernard Smyth have stood down from the committee, but Bernard is to continue as the website manager. Gordon Comley […]
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.