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Sign up for more news and viewsRivals on the pitch, united off it: Hoops and Lions team up in support of us ahead of derby clash
Bragging rights are at stake in tonight’s cross-capital Championship clash – but off the field, both QPR and Millwall have joined forces in the fight against prostate cancer.
“What made the chemo side effects tolerable was knowing they'd be good for the film!”
When Jeremy Nicholl was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer last year, the 60-year-old photographer decided to film himself undergoing treatment with early docetaxel and hormone therapy, releasing them online as a series called My Beautiful Cancer. We talk to him about why the filming helped him cope with his symptoms and what the public reaction has been to his starkly honest videos.
Record-breaker flags off fleet of classic Jaguars on third round-Britain drive for prostate cancer
Almost a hundred E-type sports cars are set to tour Britain on the latest 'Round Britain Coastal Drive' to raise awareness and money for us on a 19-day, 4,000-mile road-trip of a lifetime. We meet some of the drivers and a very special guest at a rain-swept start-line on the Welsh coast.
Lease a van, save a man and back our new life-saving partnership with 'Manarama' National League
The Vanarama National League is re-branding to Manarama for a month as the vehicle-hire firm kicks off a campaign to raise £150k for us. Find out how you can get involved.
Unexpected surge in men getting checked after Fry announcement
NHS England Deputy Chief Executive Matthew Swindells reportedly stated that Stephen Fry’s prostate cancer diagnosis had led to a surge in referrals to NHS services which contributed to missed waiting time targets.
Early research shows immunotherapy's potential for one type of aggressive prostate cancer
The Institute of Cancer Research has discovered a genetic mutation in samples of some men's tumours that could make them particularly susceptible to immunotherapy treatment. The researchers are now committed to running clinical trials to prove if their theory is right.
Women’s cycling team ride for prostate cancer in premier Irish roadrace
Colchester's Velo Schils cyclists will wear our logo on their shirts for the five-day Rás na mBan event in County Kilkenny this week, in a sporting first for a women's team promoting a male disease.
Who’s the Man? The story behind the badge that every football manager is wearing
A man-shaped pin-badge has graced the lapel of almost every football manager and Sky Sports pundit in recent years. But just who is the man and what's it all about? Former Sunderland, Preston North End and Bradford manager Simon Grayson explains all, including the very personal reasons he has for wearing the badge.
Players, rivals and legends sign up to fight prostate cancer ahead of new football season
As the Premier League transfer window closes, we're proud to announce our own big signings to the cause – including England legends Frank Lampard and Ray Clemence, the entire Southend United team and four fierce Championship rivals.
“It doesn’t matter what strip you wear, what’s in your heart is the important thing”
With another EFL season about to get underway, Peter Gilham – Brentford FC's PA announcer and fan favourite – tells us how the club has supported him through his prostate cancer diagnosis, and why he thinks it's so important the football family continues to support Prostate Cancer UK.