Prostate cancer
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.
Rugby pundit Ugo Monye: I was scared to get checked out for prostate cancer
The former England rugby player and TV broadcaster is fronting a new campaign following his father’s death from the disease.
Glowing dye that clings to cancer cells gives doctors ‘second pair of eyes’
The fluorescent dye shows up cancer cells and where they may have spread into other tissues, such as the pelvis and lymph nodes.
No need for rectal exam to check for prostate cancer, charity says
The drive to raise awareness forms part of Prostate Cancer UK’s Find it Earlier campaign.