Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed form
4 years, 9 months ago

Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed form

Daily Mail  

Prostate cancer has become the most commonly diagnosed form of the disease in the UK. Prostate Cancer UK, which compiled the latest statistics, warned the coronavirus pandemic is threatening the progress of prostrate cancer research in the UK They say campaigns like that run by the Mail, which has highlighted the issue for two decades, have led to more men seeing their GP with symptoms. The charity's chief executive, Angela Culhane, said: 'The number of men with prostate cancer keeps rising and now for the first time ever, it has become the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. Prostate Cancer UK said that while it was 'good news' that more men were seeing their GPs and being diagnosed earlier, it reinforced the need for better testing and treatment.

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Thousands with prostate cancer denied life-extending drug in England and Northern Ireland... but not Scotland or Wales
1 week, 1 day ago

Thousands with prostate cancer denied life-extending drug in England and Northern Ireland... but not Scotland or Wales

Daily Mail  

Thousands of men with prostate cancer are being denied a life-saving drug because ministers have refused calls to make it available through the NHS in England. In a letter to Prostate Cancer UK, seen by the BBC, Health Minister Karin Symth said NHS England's decision was 'based on overall affordability' and that 'it would not be appropriate to intervene'. Thousands …

Fears raised over the accuracy and reliability of DIY blood tests for prostate cancer
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Fears raised over the accuracy and reliability of DIY blood tests for prostate cancer

Daily Mail  

Fears have been raised over the accuracy and reliability of DIY blood tests for prostate cancer. Last month, former PM Rishi Sunak called for prostate testing to 'go further and faster' as he became an ambassador for Prostate Cancer Research. Amy Rylance, assistant director of health improvement at Prostate Cancer UK, said the rapid tests 'appear to have questionable accuracy'. …

Warning over future increase in breast cancer deaths in the UK
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Warning over future increase in breast cancer deaths in the UK

The Independent  

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‘Truly game-changing’ prostate cancer test backed by Sir Chris Hoy could help tens of thousands of men
1 month ago

‘Truly game-changing’ prostate cancer test backed by Sir Chris Hoy could help tens of thousands of men

The Independent  

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Cancer diagnoses up, doctors call for prostate cancer screening
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cancer diagnoses up, doctors call for prostate cancer screening

Dutch News  

Some 130,000 people were diagnosed with cancer last year, up 3,000 from 2023, cancer centre IKNL has said. With over 15,000 new diagnoses, prostate cancer and breast cancer cases are now practically on a par, the figures show. In 2023, 3,000 men had metastasised prostate cancer while in 1,000 women the breast cancer was found to have spread. Screening Early …

More cancer diagnoses again last year; Prostate cancer almost as common as breast cancer
1 month, 2 weeks ago

More cancer diagnoses again last year; Prostate cancer almost as common as breast cancer

NL Times  

The number of cancer diagnoses in the Netherlands increased again last year, rising by 3,000 to around 130,000 people finding out they have cancer. The number of prostate cancer diagnoses is increasing significantly and that diagnosis is now almost as common as breast cancer, the Comprehensive Cancer Center of the Netherlands reported. Men are also much more likely to already …

The six biggest myths about prostate cancer – as it is named England’s most common cancer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The six biggest myths about prostate cancer – as it is named England’s most common cancer

The Independent  

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Prostate cancer now most common cancer in UK as pressure grows for national screening
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Prostate cancer now most common cancer in UK as pressure grows for national screening

The Independent  

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Number of people living with cancer in the UK to hit a record high THIS year, figures suggest
2 months ago

Number of people living with cancer in the UK to hit a record high THIS year, figures suggest

Daily Mail  

The number of people living with cancer in the UK will hit a record high of 3.4 million this year, figures suggest. Data analysed by the cancer support charity Macmillan shows roughly half a million more people will be living with cancer by December than five years ago. The number of people living with cancer in the UK will hit …

Experts stress prostate cancer awareness at urology conference
2 months, 1 week ago

Experts stress prostate cancer awareness at urology conference

The Hindu  

Leading urologists and uro-oncologists at an international conference held by the Urological Society of India stressed the need for prostate cancer awareness and early detection in India. Gyvi Gaurav, Uro-Oncologist at Precision Urology Hospital, Lucknow, highlighted the increasing prevalence of prostate cancer in India, with rates of 8–10 per 1 lakh in Asia. While government campaigns for breast and cervical …

Revealed: The test that can detect prostate cancer in just 20 minutes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Revealed: The test that can detect prostate cancer in just 20 minutes

Daily Mail  

Prostate cancer waiting times could be radically cut by an ‘extremely encouraging’ 20 minute test, scientists have revealed. The new ultrasound test can detect the vast majority of tumours and takes a fraction of the time required for the existing method of lengthy blood tests and MRI scans. The new ultrasound test can detect the vast majority of tumours and …

Black men are in disproportionate danger of dying from prostate cancer because of outdated NHS guidelines, charity warns
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Black men are in disproportionate danger of dying from prostate cancer because of outdated NHS guidelines, charity warns

Daily Mail  

Black men are in disproportionate danger of dying from prostate cancer because of outdated NHS guidelines, a charity has warned. New data from the National Prostate Cancer Audit found black men are more likely than any other ethnic group to be diagnosed at stage 3 and 4 - when the cancer has already spread. Black men are in disproportionate danger …

Prostate cancer screening breakthrough could cut time of test to twenty minutes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Prostate cancer screening breakthrough could cut time of test to twenty minutes

The Independent  

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Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest level
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest level

The Independent  

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International Men's Day: Why prostate cancer awareness matters more than ever
4 months ago

International Men's Day: Why prostate cancer awareness matters more than ever

India Today  

In recent decades, the incidence of prostate cancer has been increasing — it is the second most prevalent cancer amongst men. Men in the higher risk category need to be checked from 40 onwards, but if no prostate cancer in the family is present, then screening should start by the age of 50. A simple blood test — the PSA …

Prostate cancer review ordered by Streeting after Chris Hoy calls for early tests
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Prostate cancer review ordered by Streeting after Chris Hoy calls for early tests

The Independent  

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NHS set to review prostate cancer screening guidelines after Sir Chris Hoy's 'moving' call for men to be tested from the age of 45
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NHS set to review prostate cancer screening guidelines after Sir Chris Hoy's 'moving' call for men to be tested from the age of 45

Daily Mail  

The NHS is set to review its guidance on prostate cancer screening in light of Sir Chris Hoy's 'extremely moving' call for testing to be offered more widely. Mr Streeting's comments came after cycling legend Sir Chris gave an interview to the BBC about what he called the 'toughest year of my life' following his own incurable prostate cancer diagnosis. …

I'm a doctor - these are the six vital health checks EVERY man must have to avoid dying young
4 months, 2 weeks ago

I'm a doctor - these are the six vital health checks EVERY man must have to avoid dying young

Daily Mail  

A leading GP has shared the 'health MOT' that he believes every man should be carrying out in order to maximise life expectancy. Don't be shy about prostate health 'The risk of developing prostate cancer rises as men get older, with most people diagnosed at age 50 or over,' says Dr Grant. Dr Grant says: 'Testing vision is not limited …

Prostate cancer is surging in the middle-aged: Now experts say there's a simple solution that can save your life. This is what every man needs to know...
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Prostate cancer is surging in the middle-aged: Now experts say there's a simple solution that can save your life. This is what every man needs to know...

Daily Mail  

When Jack Eckersall found himself unable to get through the night without going to the loo at least four times, he knew something was wrong. Three years later, he is now in remission and feels incredibly lucky to be alive Now more and more experts are calling for all men from as young as 40 to be offered prostate cancer …

The easy-to-miss signs of prostate cancer you should NEVER ignore as Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy reveals terminal diagnosis
5 months ago

The easy-to-miss signs of prostate cancer you should NEVER ignore as Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy reveals terminal diagnosis

Daily Mail  

British cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has incurable prostate cancer, and could have 'two to four years to live' - at the age of just 48. British cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has incurable prostate cancer, and could have 'two to four years to live' - at the age of just 48 Fans were …

‘Holy grail’ at-home spit test for prostate cancer raises hopes of reducing heightened risk faced by Black men
5 months ago

‘Holy grail’ at-home spit test for prostate cancer raises hopes of reducing heightened risk faced by Black men

The Independent  

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Black prostate cancer survivor didn’t take risk seriously as GP said he was ‘more likely to be hit by bus’ than die
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Black prostate cancer survivor didn’t take risk seriously as GP said he was ‘more likely to be hit by bus’ than die

The Independent  

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Daughter goes the distance in honour of her dad in her plea for men to get a prostate check
6 months, 1 week ago

Daughter goes the distance in honour of her dad in her plea for men to get a prostate check

ABC  

Madeline Jones will never forget the phone call during the COVID lockdown from her dad when he uttered the words "I have cancer". "We are extremely concerned that Australia's cost-of-living crisis will result in delayed diagnosis of prostate cancer, contributing to avoidable deaths from what is otherwise a highly treatable disease," she said. Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia "The …

Prostate cancer: It was the procedure men feared most. Why is it disappearing?
7 months ago

Prostate cancer: It was the procedure men feared most. Why is it disappearing?

Slate  

It’s a rite of passage for men. The day med students learn the DRE has long been “a special day,” as Weiner put it: “Nobody misses it, as you can imagine.” Paid medical actors serve as subjects as the students practice the test—not only the actual prostate exam but the bedside manner that makes the exam easier, specifically “what you’re …

Breakthrough 'take-at-home' prostate cancer drug gets green light for NHS use, sparing patients from lengthy hospital visits throwing a lifeline to 40,000 men
8 months ago

Breakthrough 'take-at-home' prostate cancer drug gets green light for NHS use, sparing patients from lengthy hospital visits throwing a lifeline to 40,000 men

Daily Mail  

Thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer are set to benefit from the first at-home treatment in what has been hailed a 'major advance' for the disease. Relugolix has been given the go-ahead on the NHS, potentially helping 40,000 men with advanced hormone sensitive prostate cancer. Relugolix has been given the go-ahead on the NHS, potentially helping 40,000 men with …

Britain lagging 20 years behind Europe in bowel, prostate and breast cancer care, with survival rates 'stuck in the noughties', major analysis reveals
9 months ago

Britain lagging 20 years behind Europe in bowel, prostate and breast cancer care, with survival rates 'stuck in the noughties', major analysis reveals

Daily Mail  

Cancer survival in the UK lags decades behind countries such as Sweden and Denmark, analysis has found. The most recent figures available for prostate, bowel, breast and cervical cancer show UK survival is 'stuck in the noughties' and only just reaching levels that some other European countries achieved in the early 2000s. The most recent figures available for prostate, bowel, …

UK's prostate cancer revolution: 'Biggest trial in a generation' could lead to a screening programme that slashes disease's death toll by 40%, top experts hope
10 months, 3 weeks ago

UK's prostate cancer revolution: 'Biggest trial in a generation' could lead to a screening programme that slashes disease's death toll by 40%, top experts hope

Daily Mail  

The UK will lead a prostate cancer revolution, set to stop four in ten deaths from the disease. Professor Hashim Ahmed, chair of urology at Imperial College London, described it as the 'biggest, most exciting trial in prostate cancer screening and diagnosis.' One of six experts leading the trial, he told the Mail: 'This is the biggest academic study in …

This former NIH chief went public with his prostate cancer to help others : Consider This from NPR
10 months, 3 weeks ago

This former NIH chief went public with his prostate cancer to help others : Consider This from NPR

NPR  

This former NIH chief went public with his prostate cancer to help others Enlarge this image toggle caption Graeme Jennings - Pool/Getty Images Graeme Jennings - Pool/Getty Images You're reading the Consider This newsletter, which unpacks one major news story each day. Collins played a key role in the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and helped the U.S. navigate …

Simple urine test ‘could help avoid unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies’
11 months ago

Simple urine test ‘could help avoid unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies’

The Independent  

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Prostate cancer cases to double by 2040, finds Lancet study
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Prostate cancer cases to double by 2040, finds Lancet study

India TV News  

A recent study by the Lancet Commission that was presented at the European Association of Urology meeting in Paris, revealed that the number of prostate cancer cases is to double by 2040 and is increasing in number day by day. “As more and more men around the world live to middle and old age, there will be an inevitable rise …

Prostate cancer: Symptoms, signs, and what you should know to reduce the risk
1 year ago

Prostate cancer: Symptoms, signs, and what you should know to reduce the risk

CNN  

Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and past president of the Florida Urological Society. One vital tool in this quest to diagnose and treat this common cancer is prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, testing, which is a simple blood test offering valuable insights into prostate health. More prostate cancer testing and detection for …

Why the UK has slipped behind when it comes to cancer survival
1 year, 1 month ago

Why the UK has slipped behind when it comes to cancer survival

The Independent  

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Cancer deaths in UK set to rise by more than 50% by 2050, experts warn
1 year, 1 month ago

Cancer deaths in UK set to rise by more than 50% by 2050, experts warn

The Independent  

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The Cancer That Doctors Don’t Want to Call Cancer
1 year, 1 month ago

The Cancer That Doctors Don’t Want to Call Cancer

Live Mint  

It’s an unexpected question that has stirred the world of cancer treatment in recent years, most notably now with prostate cancer. “The word ‘cancer’ engenders so much anxiety and fear," says Dr. Laura Esserman, a professor of surgery and radiology at the University of California, San Francisco and director of its Breast Care Center, who is advocating for a type …

The royal family have entered a 'new era' of transparency regarding their health as King Charles hopes to reduce stigma for prostate-related concerns, royal experts tell PALACE CONFIDENTIAL
1 year, 2 months ago

The royal family have entered a 'new era' of transparency regarding their health as King Charles hopes to reduce stigma for prostate-related concerns, royal experts tell PALACE CONFIDENTIAL

Daily Mail  

The British royal family have entered a 'new era' of transparency regarding their health, Richard Eden has told Palace Confidential. And it seems the King's plan prevailed because searches for ‘enlarged prostate’ on the NHS website have surged after the King shared his diagnosis, new figures show. King Charles hoped his honesty regarding his enlarged prostate would encourage other men …

Searches for 'enlarged prostate' soar after King Charles' diagnosis: NHS advice page logged one visit every 5 seconds in wake of bombshell news - 11 times more than normal
1 year, 2 months ago

Searches for 'enlarged prostate' soar after King Charles' diagnosis: NHS advice page logged one visit every 5 seconds in wake of bombshell news - 11 times more than normal

Daily Mail  

Searches for ‘enlarged prostate’ on the NHS website have surged after the King shared his diagnosis, new figures show. Experts believe the King’s desire to share his diagnosis of an enlarged prostate will lead to a rise in men with symptoms of the condition seeking help. ‘It’s very, very common, at that age you would expect upwards of 70 per …

Top doctors warn of crisis in availability of breast cancer services
1 year, 2 months ago

Top doctors warn of crisis in availability of breast cancer services

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The crisis has been prompted by a “perfect storm” of low staffing and increased demand, …

New prostate cancer screening trial will save so many lives, writes Health Minister Andrew Stephenson
1 year, 4 months ago

New prostate cancer screening trial will save so many lives, writes Health Minister Andrew Stephenson

Daily Mail  

The earlier cancer is caught, the stronger the chances are of beating it. More than 52,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year in the UK – that's 142 men every day. More than 52,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year in the UK – that's 142 men every day Put simply, we hope it could give …

Health leaders approve 'landmark' prostate cancer screening trial which could save thousands of men across the UK who die from the disease each year
1 year, 4 months ago

Health leaders approve 'landmark' prostate cancer screening trial which could save thousands of men across the UK who die from the disease each year

Daily Mail  

Thousands of lives could be saved thanks to a 'landmark' prostate cancer screening trial announced today. Around 300,000 men across the UK will be invited to participate in the trial, which will use MRI scans and other screening methods to detect a cancer that kills 12,000 men in Britain every year. In a major victory for a Mail campaign, health …

The UK’s first dedicated male breast cancer organisation has launched – here’s why it matters
1 year, 5 months ago

The UK’s first dedicated male breast cancer organisation has launched – here’s why it matters

The Independent  

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Cancer's grim chokehold on Britain: Sobering charts show how disease is robbing sufferers of up to 25 YEARS - with cases of melanoma, breast and prostate having soared since the 90s
1 year, 5 months ago

Cancer's grim chokehold on Britain: Sobering charts show how disease is robbing sufferers of up to 25 YEARS - with cases of melanoma, breast and prostate having soared since the 90s

Daily Mail  

Cancer now robs Brits of 14 years of life on average, according to an analysis branded a 'wake up call'. A new analysis has shown the years of life an average cancer patient in the UK is expected to lose, the amount of life lost in terms of all cancers has increased to 14.1 from 13.4 in the 1980s Breast …

Steve Rider tells men to ‘recognise your vulnerability’ after prostate cancer news
1 year, 5 months ago

Steve Rider tells men to ‘recognise your vulnerability’ after prostate cancer news

The Independent  

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When Screening for Prostate Cancer Comes Too Late
1 year, 6 months ago

When Screening for Prostate Cancer Comes Too Late

Live Mint  

Prostate cancer loomed over David Weigand’s family: His uncle had the disease, and his father died of it. Many doctors want to better target the test, limiting screening for some men while encouraging high-risk groups including Black men or those with a strong family history to get testing earlier. “PSA recommendations have been ping-ponging back and forth, and what’s been …

Prostate screening ‘could save lives’ – the symptoms and risk factors you need to know
1 year, 7 months ago

Prostate screening ‘could save lives’ – the symptoms and risk factors you need to know

The Independent  

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Potential cancer targets change ‘ominous and deeply worrying’, charity says
1 year, 7 months ago

Potential cancer targets change ‘ominous and deeply worrying’, charity says

The Independent  

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Fusion imaging raises hope of improving prostate cancer outcomes
1 year, 7 months ago

Fusion imaging raises hope of improving prostate cancer outcomes

The Independent  

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Men with prostate cancer are being diagnosed late because 'GPs don't take them seriously'
1 year, 8 months ago

Men with prostate cancer are being diagnosed late because 'GPs don't take them seriously'

Daily Mail  

Men with prostate cancer are being diagnosed late and suffering avoidable deaths because they have to fight to be taken seriously by doctors, damning figures suggest. The poll of 59,352 patients shows only one in three with prostate cancer saw their GP within three months of first thinking something was wrong, compared with 53.8 per cent of those with breast …

Men must talk about dangers of prostate cancer, says Health Secretary
1 year, 8 months ago

Men must talk about dangers of prostate cancer, says Health Secretary

Daily Mail  

A mail campaign to cut prostate cancer deaths was backed by the Health Secretary yesterday. He added: 'Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men so I welcome the Mail's campaign to raise awareness and get men talking about it. Steve Barclay wants men to 'make informed decisions when it comes to prostate checks' He added: 'If you have …

Three men living with prostate cancer attempt Yorkshire three peaks for charity
1 year, 10 months ago

Three men living with prostate cancer attempt Yorkshire three peaks for charity

The Independent  

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Prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men, study finds
2 years ago

Prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men, study finds

Hindustan Times  

Researchers have found long-term evidence that actively monitoring localized prostate cancer is a safe alternative to immediate surgery or radiation. Prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men, study finds The results, released Saturday, are encouraging for men who want to avoid treatment-related sexual and incontinence problems, said Dr. Stacy Loeb, a prostate cancer specialist at NYU Langone Health who …

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