Prostate cancer
Men need to talk to each other more about health, Sir Chris Hoy says
Prostate Cancer UK say almost 300,000 men have checked their risk levels online since Sir Chris announced his terminal diagnosis in October.
Ministry of Sound to host fundraising rave for DJ ‘legend’ Ashley Beedle
Ashley Beedle, who remixed Elton John’s 1979 single Are You Ready For Love in 2003, has been battling health complications in recent years.
Sir Chris Hoy ‘openness’ sees surge in prostate cancer awareness, charity says
Nearly one in two men in Scotland will be affected by prostate disease at some point in their lives, according to Prostate Scotland.
Town centre ‘Man Van’ prostate cancer checks boost diagnosis – research
A ‘Man Van’ mobile testing unit was sent to target at-risk groups in London, working with local hospitals and community leaders to drive awareness.
Streeting: Women treated like ‘alien species’ due to health inequalities
The Health Secretary also pointed to inequalities in prostate cancer diagnoses, with black men two and a half times more likely to die than white men.
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News of the Olympian’s diagnosis has led to an increase in awarenes
Sir Chris Hoy’s wife hails ‘my superhero’ for saving lives with cancer story
The Olympic champion announced at the weekend that his prostate cancer is terminal.
Chris Hoy hailed for ‘courage’ in speaking about terminal cancer diagnosis
Professor Alan McNeill, a doctor who founded the charity Prostate Scotland, said the cycling star would ‘undoubtedly’ help raise awareness.
‘Breakthrough’ dry blood test could provide early prostate cancer detection
Researchers at Aston University have developed a new method that analyses crystal-like structures in dehydrated blood.
New pill could benefit 40,000 men with advanced prostate cancer
The oral treatment is the first of its kind to be recommended by the NHS spending watchdog.