9 h. ago ‘Better and cheaper’: the case for prostate cancer screening among black men

Decision over routine PSA testing is due at end of this month, though some feel the supporting data is unclearJunior Hemans was having a routine health check in 2014 when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, at the age of 51. He knew there was an increased risk of the disease in black men so asked to have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, which was not initially included.“And when I went, they said I had a raised PSA level for my age,” Hemans said. “[The diagnosis] was a shock because I had no symptoms.” Continue reading...

Politics

26 h. ago Men with prostate cancer to be offered video calls with consultants and DIY home blood tests in major shakeup of NHS care

The Government's Men's Health Strategy will detail measures aimed at slashing avoidable deaths from the disease when it is published this week.

Events

32 h. ago Grey’s Anatomy star reveals prostate cancer diagnosis – days after his character was given the same news

James Pickens Jr. has been on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ since 2005

Science

3 d. ago Paul Burrell reveals I'm a Celeb saved his life as show's medical checks led to his early prostate cancer diagnosis

Paul Burrell, from Cheshire, appeared on the ITV programme today and spoke to presenter Christine Lampard about the latest I'm a Celebrity line-up.

Science

1 week ago TV star Dermot Murnaghan shares message of hope with cancer sufferers after revealing his own health battle

The broadcaster returned to BBC Breakfast on Tuesday where he opened up about the realities of living with stage four prostate cancer.

Events

1 week ago BBC Breakfast star gives health update following devastating stage four cancer diagnosis

A former BBC Breakfast star gave an important health update following his diagnosis with stage four prostate cancer earlier this year

Science

1 week ago Dermot Murnaghan says he was ‘silly’ to delay prostate cancer test

‘My message here today, I think, is men – if you’re in a high-risk group – go and get yourself checked,’ implored broadcaster

Science

1 week ago BBC Breakfast star shares update after devastating stage four cancer diagnosis

A former BBC Breakfast host was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer earlier this year

Science

1 week ago Murnaghan urges men to ‘get yourself checked’ as he talks about cancer diagnosis

Dermot Murnaghan said that many men do not realise they are at high risk.

Science

2 w. ago NHS trials AI prostate cancer tool that could ‘massively improve’ treatment

A researcher said the trial ‘will pave the way for advanced AI technologies’ to be rolled out on the NHS

Politics

2 w. ago Can AI help doctors make better decisions about prostate cancer treatment?

While prostate cancer diagnosis has become safer and more accurate, it can still be challenging for medics to know how aggressive the disease is in individual patients.

Science

2 w. ago Could AI help treat people with prostate cancer? A groundbreaking study is set to find out

AI could help determine the best treatment for those with the disease

Politics

2 w. ago Study to determine if AI can make better treatment decisions for prostate cancer

The Vanguard Path study is led by researchers at the University of Oxford and funded with £1.9 million from the charity Prostate Cancer UK.

Politics

2 w. ago Sir Chris Hoy's charity cycle raises more than £3m for cancer charities

Sir Chris Hoy revealed last year that he was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer.

Economics

2 w. ago Ryan Seacrest announces his father has died in heartbreaking tribute: ‘My best friend’

The TV host revealed his father’s prostate cancer diagnosis in July

Events

2 w. ago Man, 26, devastated after UTI 'which kept him up at night' was symptom of terminal prostate cancer

A young man is facing an uncertain future after doctors misdiagnosed symptoms of prostate cancer as a urinary tract infection (UTI).

Science

2 w. ago BBC star Bob Harris shares sad cancer update from bed as he feels 'very low'

The radio star said he was feeling 'low' amid his ongoing fight with prostate cancer

Politics

2 w. ago BBC star Bob Harris supported as he says he feels 'very low' amid cancer fight

The BBC Radio 2 presenter shared an update on his health as he continues to battle prostate cancer, with his co-stars rushing to support him

Politics

2 w. ago Thousands of deaths could be prevented with prostate cancer screening, trial finds

The study involved data from 162,000 men from eight European countries over a 23-year period

Events

2 w. ago Experts consider ‘targeted’ prostate cancer screening to reduce UK deaths

New study found screening can reduce deaths by 13% but that overdiagnosis and subsequent overtreatment remain concernsProstate cancer screening can reduce deaths by 13%, a study suggests.Cancer screening experts are assessing whether the UK should introduce a screening programme for prostate cancer, with a decision expected before the end of the year. Continue reading...

Events