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1000% surge in searches for enlarged prostate symptoms following King’s diagnosis
The NHS has revealed more than a 1000% increase in visitors searching for information about enlarged prostate symptoms following King Charles' diagnosis earlier this...
NHS initiative introduces urinal mats carrying male cancer warning messages
Public toilets in England are set to feature urinal mats carrying crucial warnings about blood in urine to promote cancer symptoms in men.
Delaying treatment for prostate cancer does affect survival rates
According to a new study from the universities of Bristol and Oxford, delaying treatment for prostate cancer does not increase the risk of mortality.
The...
New AI method for diagnosing prostate cancer begins trial in Oxford
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) software that helps with diagnosing prostate cancer is being trialled by researchers at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust.
Researchers...
Improving prostate cancer treatment and diagnostics in the UK
We spoke to Amy Rylance, Head of Improving Care at Prostate Cancer UK, about advancements in diagnostics, research and what can be done to...
A new, highly accurate prostate cancer test has been developed
Researchers have developed a new prostate cancer test, which can detect the disease more accurately than current methods.
Research showed that the prostate cancer test...
NHS fast-tracks life-extending prostate cancer treatment
A life-extending prostate cancer treatment will be available on the NHS, benefitting around 9,000 men.
The NHS in England will become the first healthcare system...
A surge in prostate cancer treatments in England
New data from NHS England illuminates a surge in men having prostate cancer treatments compared to one year ago.
NHS figures show that almost 4,000...
Considering genetic risk in patients could lead to earlier prostate cancer diagnosis
A new study from the University of Exeter has suggested that considering a patient’s genetics could lead to an earlier prostate cancer diagnosis. Men...
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer increases cardiovascular mortality risk
New research indicates that hormone therapy for prostate cancer can increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
In a population study involving more than...
UK doctors urge policy changes for transrectal prostate biopsies
A group of UK senior doctors are calling on the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to change guidelines for transrectal prostate...
Is Artificial Intelligence the future of diagnosing prostate cancer?
Researchers in Sweden are investigating the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diagnosing prostate cancer for real-world clinical applications.
Diagnosing prostate cancer can be problematic;...
Why we need urgent action on prostate cancer
As the world struggles to recover from the Covid pandemic and restore critical health services, including cancer services, now is the time to prioritise...
Revolutionising prostate cancer screening with a risk algorithm
The accuracy of prostate cancer screening could improve significantly by calculating a person’s risk of developing the disease by using results from two blood...
New type of ultrasound scan can diagnose prostate cancer
Innovative research by Imperial College London has found a new type of ultrasound scan that can diagnose prostate cancer.
An ultrasound scan is a procedure...
Sjöberg Prize awarded for cause of prostate cancer discovery
Arul Chinnaiyan has been awarded the illustrious Sjöberg Prize for his groundbreaking discovery about the cause of prostate cancer.
The cause of prostate cancer had...
Increased survival rate in prostate cancer patients with hormone therapy
Researchers have found a consistent improvement in overall survival in men with intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer with the addition of hormone therapy to...
Portable prostate cancer test could provide effective early detection
A portable and rapid prostate cancer test kit could deliver an early warning to populations with a higher incidence of prostate cancer and particularly...
Measuring the effectiveness of prostate cancer treatment using blood tests
Regular blood tests before and after chemotherapy could indicate whether a patient is responding to prostate cancer treatment, research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute Festival suggests.
Caitlin Davies, a PhD...
Blood test could improve prostate cancer screening
Researchers have developed a new blood test with the aim of improving the prostate cancer screening process.
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden developed the...
