Member’s article on cancer
Member Colin Butcher has written an article to help cancer patients and plans more. Find it here
Author Archives: Bernard Smyth
A ’cancer-killing pill’ but…
A ’cancer-killing pill’ that appears to ‘annihilate’ tumours is being tested on humans. More here But an unprecedented analysis of how cancers grow has revealed an “almost infinite” ability of tumours to evolve and survive, say scientists. Nine years work left the research team “surprised” and “in awe” at the formidable force they were up […]
Why PSA tests polarise doctors
Dr Mark Porter tells why he’s never had a PSA test and how few subjects polarise doctors as much as PSA testing. More here
Good news on drugs
A new drug combination could revolutionise the treatment of advanced PCa and give sufferers months of extra life. More here And NICE has approved darolutamide in combination with hormone therapy and chemotherapy for men with hormone-sensitive advanced PCa. It’s estimated around 6,000 men could benefit (Jun ’23). More here And researchers have found that targeting a single […]
Prostate Cancer FC launched
Former England striker Mick Harford wants to unite football fans to join Prostate Cancer FC, raise awareness of the risk factors, fund research and save lives in every club across the UK (Feb 23). See more here
Site for women supporters
Facebook has a new site for women affected by a partner’s PCa. See here
New blood test
This new test for PCa has 94pc accuracy (Feb 23). See here
Exercise to live longer
Scientists discovered a single bout of exercise can suppress tumour growth and actively fight cancerous cells – even in those with incurable, advanced cancer (Jan ’23). More here And getting active doesn’t have to be boring. Here are some tips to help put the fun firmly into fitness. And there’s a YouTube talk about the […]
‘Poison arrow’ is lethal
A DRUG that works like a ‘poison arrow’ could transform the treatment of men who have the deadliest prostate cancers. The two-in-one treatment wiped out lethal tumours in lab tests, and trials were starting on British men within weeks (Dec ’22). Download poison-arrow-drug.rtf
Fight for key drugs
Three charities have united with actor Stephen Fry, who survived PCa, to call for precision treatments Olaparib and Pluvicto to be made available. See more here