Third of men dodge checks
New research shows a third of men are putting off doing PCa checks, which have the potential to be life saving. More here
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Cancer breakthroughs?
The hope of discovering a cure for cancer seems a step closer after scientists successfully tested an experimental drug. It has been shown to block a gene central to the growth of many cancers. More here And people with untreatable cancers have had their immune system redesigned to attack their tumours. The experimental study involved […]
PCa growth discovery
A research team has discovered specific changes in a protein that drive the growth and spread of PCa. See more here
Fast blood test for cancer tested
A new PinPoint blood test being tested could rule out cancer for 500,000 people a year, with the results back from the NHS within just two or three days (Mar ’22). More here
New drug ‘prolongs life’
A breakthrough triple therapy for advanced PCa can give patients years more healthy life and reduces the overall risk of death by a third. The regime involves two standard therapies alongside a powerful new hormone medication, darolutamide (Mar ’22). More here
Gap for Black men closed
A new programme to close the gap for Black men with PCa was announced by Prostate Cancer Research in August ’23. See more here In partnership with Movember, Prostate Cancer UK is funding a study to help find out why Black men are at higher risk of PCa than other ethnic groups. More here  And […]
New test spots aggressive cancers
A new test can spot which prostate cancers are most deadly (Feb ’22). More here
Exercises ‘a boon’
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, […]
Statins and PCa
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
Pioneering new treatment
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 […]