Prostate Cancer Research has launched a website to empower people living with PCa to make better treatment decisions. Since launch there have been almost 100,000 visitors to the site. You can sign up here to share your experiences on The Infopool. And the Predict Prostate web tool helps you make decisions about PCa treatment.
A hunt is on for 14,000 men who it’s estimated haven’t started PCa treatment due to the pandemic (Feb ’22). More here. Men are asked to answer three quick questions at this risk checker: The ‘Find the 14,000 men’ campaign by Prostate Cancer UK has been nominated for the NHS Communinications Initiative of the Year […]
A new test can spot which prostate cancers are most deadly (Feb ’22). More here
Any cancer diagnosis is a major challenge. While waiting for treatment we can improve our readiness by getting fitter. Any improvement speeds recovery. Recovery after treatment is both psychological and physical. Exercise helps both. When it takes place in a friendly group of people each facing their own cancer journeys the benefits multiply. For me, […]
Studies have found that men taking statins are less likely to have PCa in routine screenings. Another found that statin users were less likely to die from PCa (Feb ’22). See more here
Nanoknife surgery was used to treat NHS PCa patients for the first time in January in London. MRI positions electrodes precisely around the tumour, and a series of short electric pulses kill off cancer cells. Healthy cells are not damaged, reducing the risk of side effects and many patients recover more quickly. Nanoknife can also […]
The public are being urged not to put off seeking help for worrying cancer symptoms because of NHS pressures. See more here
PCa Research are seeking men to join a first-of-its-kind registry. It would revolutionise PCa diagnosis, treatment and care by putting real people at the centre of it all. But joining would not only benefit others. You would also be able to access more relevant information about your treatment and care, be kept informed about the […]
A project has been launched to initiate positive change for those affected by bladder and bowel conditions (Nov ’21). See more and register here
A video of the Prostate Cancer Research webinar session on this subject is available here A copy of the presentation is available here For more information or how to contact the presenters visit here