More research needed before value of pre-biopsy MRI scan understood15 Jun 2013We comment on early data released by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and University College London which explores whether diagnosis is more accurate if patients undergo an MRI scan before having a biopsy. Read more
Father's Day: A Coast production for Prostate Cancer UK11 Jun 2013Hollywood hardman Ray Winstone leads a glittering cast that includes Charles Dance, John Simm, Neil Stuke, Stuart Laing, Cyril Nri, and Tamzin Outhwaite in a mini film made for Prostate Cancer UK.Read more
Not yet enough evidence that Pomi-T food supplements have a significant impact – say Prostate Cancer UK03 Jun 2013New research released at this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology has explored whether giving men who have been treated with radiotherapy or surgery for prostate cancer a capsule containing essence of pomegranate, green tea, turmeric and broccoli can improve their outcomes.Read moreiconComments
Breakthrough brings targeted screening for prostate cancer a step closer18 Apr 2013Researchers have recently revealed results that could lead to new treatments and targeted screening of men with a greater risk of developing prostate cancer. Read moreiconComments Tags: Diagnosis, Finding answers
Bill hammers the message home18 Apr 2013Early results from our Sledgehammer Fund have revealed that our TV and press adverts were remembered by nearly half of UK adults, significantly increasing awareness of our cause and the disease.Read moreiconComments Tags: Leading change
Prostate cancer screening – ‘still a long way to go’ says Prostate Cancer UK17 Apr 2013The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center has released new research published in the British Medical Journal today (17 April 2013) which explores whether measuring PSA levels in men aged 40-55 could predict their risk of dying from prostate cancer later in life.Read moreiconComments Tags: Diagnosis
Daily Mirror prostate cancer supplement sparks record response25 Mar 2013A special supplement dedicated to prostate cancer, which appeared in The Daily Mirror on Tuesday 19 March 2013, has helped to raise awareness of the most common cancer in men.Read more