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Our Chris Millett attended the Bristol University Crank Study presentation of raw results. He reports the most interesting fact is that with exercise continence improves when compared to the control group. The relevant video is here The other interesting learning point was that it is only with vigorous exercise does PSA increase. The final paper will hopefully be released later in the year.
In 40 days M&S shoppers have helped raise more than £155,000 towards groundbreaking PCa research and inspired thousands of men to check their PCa risk. See
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
A more precise form of PCa surgery nearly doubles the chances of men retaining erectile function compared with standard surgery, according to the first comprehensive trial of the procedure.
This post contains hundreds of stories and experiences, helping patients learn from others who have been through it before. See here
The recent talk by Zoe Walker on radiotherapy is available here
A Glos man who was diagnosed with cancer twice in just over a year has praised a new non-invasive ultrasound treatment which saved him after enduring the “hell” of chemotherapy. Stuart Emerson, 60, is advocating for early detection and HIFU rollouts, hoping to spare others from invasive treatments and long recovery periods. More here
A new report shows there was an increase in new PCa cases in 2023 in England (9% more compared with 2022 and 25% more compared with 2019). And in 2022 in Wales (26% more in 2022
compared with 2021). More here
The proportion of patients diagnosed with cancer at an early stage has risen to its highest level on record, NHS figures in England show. Data for the 13 most common cancers show 58.7% of those diagnosed between September 2023 and August 2024 were identified at stages one and two, which increases the chances of survival (Jan ’25). More here
The recent men’s choir event in aid of Prospect raised the amazing sum of £1,544 so thanks to the singers and organisers.