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‘Better’ PCa test A 96 pc accurate PCa test has been developed by scientists and backed by Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy. See more

Death risk halved Artificial intelligence tool determines best candidates to take abiraterone, which can halve risk of death from PCa. See here

Good info on PCa Useful background info about PCa can be found here. And this explains the early symptoms of PCa and those of advanced PCa. Also here is an explanation of the PSA test

Cancer cells targetted Scientists have announced that they made nanorobots that target cancer cells! And they spare healthy cells, leaving them entirely undamaged. More here

Hope over erectile function PCa surgery breakthrough offers hope for erectile function. More here

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

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 will present 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

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