We’re in the spotlight
We’re in the spotlight The latest Tackle newsletter turns the spotlight on Prospect Bristol in glowing terms. More
Author Archives: Bernard Smyth
History
Our history found A version of the history of the setting up of Prospect in the early 2000s has been re-discovered. Committee member David Casley has found the file giving an insight into our history. It contains undated letters from Joe Bradley and Frank Rhodes, who were very active in setting up the group with […]
Drug OK for home use Thousands will be able to get drug for advanced PCa use at home. More here
Improving care
CANCERTALK podcasts explore the potential of Integrative Medicine to improve cancer patients’ lives. It involves a broad, holistic approach to cancer care. Hear podcast here. And here there’s an item discussing if cycling can damage the prostate and what men can do to protect themselves:
Models
We obtain anatomy models Tariq Shahab addressess the Prospect meeting where the Adam,Rouilly male genital organs model was handed over. See story above. Below David Casley and members see the model
Cancer test bus launched Bristol Live reports that Dr Jyoti Sha has converted an old bus into a clinic to test for PCa. She has caught more than 100 cases and urges men to get tested. More here
Dye breakthrough
A special type of fluorescent dye might help surgeons better locate and remove PCa cells. See here
Spit
Spit test ‘better’ A spit test taken at home is better than a blood one, say researchers. See here
Personalised vaccines
Personalised vaccines Thousands to trial personalised cancer vaccines but no mention of PCa. See here
Free help with food/diet Struggling with any aspect of eating while going through cancer? The World Cancer Research Fund Cancer and Nutrition Helpline is now free to call. Can’t find anything to eat that doesn’t make you feel sick? Worried about how different food will interact with your medicine? Or maybe you’ve seen something about […]