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
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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 presented 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 […]
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
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