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Free day of advice Recharge Day, Nov 12. For anyone affected by cancer. All backed by clinical evidence and delivered by cancer specialists. At Penny Brohn UK, Green House, Chapel Pill Lane, Pill, Bristol, BS20 0HH, 9:30am-4.30pm. To find out more and to book visit pennybrohn.org.uk/ourapproach /services/wellbeing days/ or call 0303 3000 118  

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

PSA levels changing The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust are making changes to reporting levels for PSA tests. 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

Ultra-fast MRI Experienced US radiologists can now identify areas that are suspicious for clinically significant PCa. This helps avoid unnecessary biopsies, but if a biopsy is indicated, the area can be targeted with fewer needles. Only snag is it takes 30 minutes. See

Switching off PCa Scientists have found how to “switch off” a molecule which is one of the top five culprits behind PCa. See

Garden visit Martin Webb, Prospect secretary, is organising a visit to Bristol Botanic Gardens on May 9, the fourth annual visit. All members, friends and partners welcome. To book a place contact prospect.bristol@gmail.com or 07747 437636