Sharp rise forecast Doctor leading new screening trial warns of ‘sharp rise’ in PCa if disease not detected earlier. See more
Author Archives: Bernard Smyth
Follow-up study Aberdeen University is conducting a study to understand the experiences of follow-up by men who have received treatment for localised PCa. See here and click on the link
Estrogen blamed A research biologist suggests that estrogen, rather than testosterone alone, plays a critical role initiating PCa. More here
Demand screening Demand for a national PCa screening programme. See here
Switching off PCa Scientists discover how to switch off a known driver of PCa and other cancers. More here
Test 99pc accurate A ‘SUPER test’ for prostate cancer that searches for more than 100 signs of the disease may be up to 99pc accurate, scientists believe – Daily Mail report
Macmillan in trouble Macmillan Cancer Support has axed a quarter of its staff, downgraded its helpline and scrapped its flagship financial hardship scheme that provides millions of pounds in grants to thousands of patients, the Guardian can reveal. More here
A game changer? A 96pc accurate PCa test has been developed by scientists and backed by Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy. The “truly game-changing” test can diagnose the cancer to a very high level of accuracy and identify the disease’s aggression as well as its sub-type. From the Daily Telegraph but behind a pay wall.More […]
Class gulf ‘needs sorting’ There is “no time to lose” in overhauling PCa guidelines that are driving a gulf in survival rates between wealthy and poorer men, experts have said. More here
Myths debunked David James, a director at Prostate Cancer Research, addresses some of the biggest myths about PCa and uncovers the reality behind them. More here