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PCa ‘the worst’ Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed in England, surpassing breast cancer for two consecutive years, according to analysis by a Prostate Cancer UK. More here

Scanner treats PCa A Coventry hospital claims it is the first in the world to expand the use of a new scanner for cancer patients to people who have the disease in their head and neck. University Hospital Coventry is undertaking a trial using a machine known as Aura-10 and it is also the first […]

New treatment A pioneering new treatment promises to tackle a wider range of cancers, with fewer side-effects than conventional radiotherapy. It also takes less than a second. See here

Prospect’s future discussed Prospect’s future strategies were discussed on November 14 by committee members, together with those providing advice for the Active Surveillance Group in Bath and for patients at the Oncology Departments in Bristol.

Spring walk moved The walk is on April 4. It will start at Warmley Café (old Warmley railway station). Gentle walking but may be muddy. The 7km walk has a limit of 15 people. Book early email: chrismillett2@gmail.com

New test hope Experts encouraged by new PCa test. See here

2 robots success In an advancement for minimally invasive care, a first-ever procedure using two separate surgery robots was successfully completed. A Texas urologist removed a prostate using advanced robotic systems (Jan ’25). More here

‘Game-changer’ tests pioneered Two new tests for PCa being pioneered at the University of East Anglia are a potential “game-changer”. See here

Testing review The NHS will review its guidance on testing for PCa in light of Sir Chris Hoy’s “powerful” call for more men to be screened, the Health Secretary has said. See here  And screening men born with a high risk of developing PCa, once they reach 45, makes financial sense, Prostate Cancer Research says. […]

New blood test Government to fund ÂŁ120 blood test that could detect 12 most common cancers. See here