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. The 48 year old father of two, who last month revealed he could have just two years to live, said offering prostate cancer screening to men from the age of 45 seemed like 'a no brainer' and 'could save millions of lives'. There was an outpouring of support when the six-time Olympic gold medalist revealed last month that he had been handed a terminal diagnosis and could have just two years to live In an interview with the BBC last night he described the 'absolute horror and shock' of being told what he believed were just 'aches and pains' in his shoulder was actually a tumour Currently, the NHS doesn't offer universal prostate cancer screening - where all men are invited from a set age for regular tests, in the same way that breast, cervical and bowel cancers are screened for.

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Olympic hero Chris Hoy gives heartbreaking update on his stage four prostate cancer battle and admits 'it's hard to stay positive'
1 day, 3 hours ago

Olympic hero Chris Hoy gives heartbreaking update on his stage four prostate cancer battle and admits 'it's hard to stay positive'

Daily Mail  

Sir Chris Hoy has admitted it is hard to be 'positive all the time' amid his battle with stage four prostate cancer but that he is still planning 'big exciting things' for the future. First paying tribute to his wife Sarra, who he described as his 'rock' and 'foundation', Sir Chris said he is still lookin for ways to 'find …

Sir Chris Hoy's wife Sarra opens up in first interview about Olympian's terminal cancer diagnosis amid her own battle with multiple sclerosis
6 days, 4 hours ago

Sir Chris Hoy's wife Sarra opens up in first interview about Olympian's terminal cancer diagnosis amid her own battle with multiple sclerosis

Daily Mail  

Sir Chris Hoy's wife, Lady Sarra Hoy, has opened up about the Olympian's resilience as he battles cancer amid her 'secret' multiple sclerosis diagnosis. In an emotional first solo interview, Lady Sarra spoke to Lorraine Kelly on ITV's Lorraine as part of the chat-show host's March4March campaign. Sir Chris Hoy's wife, Lady Sarra Hoy, has opened up about the Olympian's …

‘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  

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. What sets this test apart is the use of so many biomarkers with best-in-class instrument …

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  

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. open image in gallery Sir Chris Hoy, a six-time Olympic champion, has shared his battle …

Revealed: The test that can detect prostate cancer in just 20 minutes
2 months, 1 week 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 …

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  

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. Read our privacy policy A prostate cancer imaging breakthrough could cut waiting times after “extremely …

Sir Chris Hoy opens up on his 'unimaginable' year after his terminal cancer diagnosis and reveals how he has dealt with coming to terms with stage 4 disease in public
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sir Chris Hoy opens up on his 'unimaginable' year after his terminal cancer diagnosis and reveals how he has dealt with coming to terms with stage 4 disease in public

Daily Mail  

Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy opened up on his 'unimaginable' year after being diagnosed with terminal cancer but said he is responding well to treatment. But, speaking to The Sunday Times in October, Hoy announced his cancer had become stage 4 and that he had 'known this for over a year'. Sir Chris Hoy has opened up on his 'unimaginable' …

Sir Chris Hoy, 48, beams as he is supported by his wife Sarra Kemp at Westminster Abbey carol concert - after revealing his terminal cancer diagnosis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sir Chris Hoy, 48, beams as he is supported by his wife Sarra Kemp at Westminster Abbey carol concert - after revealing his terminal cancer diagnosis

Daily Mail  

Sir Chris Hoy beamed as he was supported by his wife Sarra Kemp at Kate Middleton's Together At Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on Friday. Sir Chris Hoy beamed as he was supported by his wife Sarra Kemp at Kate Middleton's Together At Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on Friday The six-time Olympic gold medallist, 48, tragically revealed …

Sir Chris Hoy flooded with support from This Morning fans as he reveals his harrowing first thought after terminal cancer diagnosis in first interview with wife Lady Sarra
4 months, 1 week ago

Sir Chris Hoy flooded with support from This Morning fans as he reveals his harrowing first thought after terminal cancer diagnosis in first interview with wife Lady Sarra

Daily Mail  

Sir Chris Hoy has been flooded with support from This Morning viewers as he revealed his harrowing first thought following his terminal cancer diagnosis. The six-time Olympic gold medallist, 48, appeared on Tuesday's installment of ITV programme for his first interview alongside his wife Lady Sarra Hoy following his diagnosis. Sir Chris Hoy has been flooded with support from This …

Chris Hoy’s brave intervention could stop thousands of men dying too soon
4 months, 1 week ago

Chris Hoy’s brave intervention could stop thousands of men dying too soon

The Independent  

Earlier this week, Chris Hoy shared the heartbreaking story of his terminal prostate cancer diagnosis, including the “nightmare” experience of breaking the news to his young children. I thought of these men again when I heard health secretary Wes Streeting announce he would order an NHS review into prostate cancer screening. Almost one-fifth of the approximately 55,000 men diagnosed with …

DR SCURR: Despite Sir Chris Hoy's campaign, we should NOT screen younger men for prostate cancer - the tests are too unreliable
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

DR SCURR: Despite Sir Chris Hoy's campaign, we should NOT screen younger men for prostate cancer - the tests are too unreliable

Daily Mail  

Much as I admire and respect Sir Chris Hoy for drawing attention to prostate cancer, I fear he is quite wrong to call for younger men to undergo PSA tests to screen them for the disease, as he did yesterday. Currently men aged 50 or over can ask their GP for a PSA test, but Mr Streeting will know that …

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  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “If you’ve got family history of it, like I have, …

Sir Chris Hoy describes ‘excruciating’ cancer treatment to keep hair for sake of young son
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sir Chris Hoy describes ‘excruciating’ cancer treatment to keep hair for sake of young son

The Independent  

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Sir Chris Hoy feels ‘lucky’ to have time with family after cancer diagnosis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sir Chris Hoy feels ‘lucky’ to have time with family after cancer diagnosis

The Independent  

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Sir Chris Hoy calls for prostate cancer screening age to be lowered
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sir Chris Hoy calls for prostate cancer screening age to be lowered

The Independent  

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Sir Chris Hoy: Telling my kids about cancer diagnosis was a living nightmare
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sir Chris Hoy: Telling my kids about cancer diagnosis was a living nightmare

The Telegraph  

Sir Chris Hoy has described the “living nightmare” of telling his children about his terminal cancer diagnosis after he had “no symptoms, no warnings, nothing”. It’s just this absolute horror, it is a waking nightmare, living nightmare.” Sir Chris first detailed a fortnight ago how he has between two and four years left to live. Since then NHS searches for …

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 …

Sir Chris Hoy ‘blown away’ by public’s response to terminal cancer diagnosis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sir Chris Hoy ‘blown away’ by public’s response to terminal cancer diagnosis

The Telegraph  

Sir Chris Hoy has urged people to live for the present in his first message since revealing that he has terminal cancer, and says that he has been “blown away” by the public’s support. “I now have a deep resolve to turn this incredibly difficult diagnosis into something more positive that can help not just me but anyone anywhere living …

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 …

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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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 …

Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy is being treated for cancer
1 year, 1 month ago

Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy is being treated for cancer

Daily Mail  

Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he is being treated for cancer. Chris Hoy pictured during the London 2012 Olympics, where he won two gold medals Sir Chris celebrates winning the Men's Keirin final with his wife Sarra Hoy The Scotsman meets Queen Elizabeth II along with Rebecca Adlington and sailor Paul Goodison during a reception The Scotsman, …

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 …

BBC presenter Nick Owen announces prostate cancer diagnosis
1 year, 7 months ago

BBC presenter Nick Owen announces prostate cancer diagnosis

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy TV presenter Nick Owen has revealed that he has been …

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 screening could save thousands of lives, study suggests
2 years, 4 months ago

Prostate cancer screening could save thousands of lives, study suggests

Daily Mail  

Prostate cancer deaths could be significantly reduced if men were routinely screened for the disease, a study suggests. Screening men using a prostate specific antigen blood test was found to slash cases of advanced diagnosis by 11 per cent, a US study found. Screening men using a prostate specific antigen blood test was found to slash cases of advanced diagnosis …

Prostate cancer doctors call for changes to screening guidelines over fears about undetected cases
2 years, 6 months ago

Prostate cancer doctors call for changes to screening guidelines over fears about undetected cases

ABC  

There are urgent calls to overhaul the way general practitioners test for prostate cancer, amid concerns too many men are dying unnecessarily. Key points: Prostate is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in Australia Routine screening is not recommended for most men because of the risks of overdiagnosis However, some doctors believe guidelines are outdated and need to change …

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 …

Sir Dave Brailsford reveals he had surgery for prostate cancer
5 years, 6 months ago

Sir Dave Brailsford reveals he had surgery for prostate cancer

The Independent  

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Experts have new advice on prostate cancer screening. Here’s why they put it back on the table
6 years, 10 months ago

Experts have new advice on prostate cancer screening. Here’s why they put it back on the table

LA Times  

In a shift that puts early detection of prostate cancer back on the agenda of middle-aged men and their doctors, a federal panel of experts is recommending that men ages 55 to 69 weigh the potential harms and benefits of prostate cancer screening and judge whether getting tested feels right to them. A recommendation issued Tuesday by the U.S. Preventive …

Clemence: Klopp the nearest thing Liverpool have had to Shankly
6 years, 10 months ago

Clemence: Klopp the nearest thing Liverpool have had to Shankly

Daily Mail  

Ray Clemence thought there could never be another Bill Shankly, that they broke the mould when the gravel-voiced Scot who was the architect of the modern Liverpool walked away from Anfield. So the highest praise you could find for Jurgen Klopp as his club stand on the brink of their first Champions League final in 11 years is that Clemence, …

Routine PSA Tests For Prostate Cancer On Men Of Any Age Should End, Group Says : Shots
12 years, 10 months ago

Routine PSA Tests For Prostate Cancer On Men Of Any Age Should End, Group Says : Shots

NPR  

All Routine PSA Tests For Prostate Cancer Should End, Task Force Says toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP There they go again — those 17 federally appointed experts at the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are telling American doctors and patients to stop routinely doing lifesaving tests. Or at least that's the way some people look at the task force's latest …

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