‘Truly game-changing’ prostate cancer test backed by Sir Chris Hoy could help tens of thousands of men
1 month, 1 week 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 and reagent technology and our bespoke AI algorithm.” open image in gallery Sir Chris Hoy said better testing for prostate cancer was much needed Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy, who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and supports campaigns to raise awareness and encourage early diagnosis, said he “wholeheartedly” welcomed this new test. “I now know there is a need for better and more accurate prostate cancer screening tests and I wholeheartedly welcome this initiative by Sir Chris’ EDX.” There is currently no national screening programme for prostate cancer, despite it being the most commonly diagnosed cancer in England with more than 55,000 men diagnosed with it in 2023. open image in gallery New tests have been designed to more accurately detect early signs of prostate cancer The PSA test can also miss men who do need treatment: a recent major study found one in seven men with normal PSA levels have prostate cancer, and one in 50 with normal levels have an aggressive form of the cancer. “The GlycoScoreDx Prostate Cancer test offers a real chance to improve patient outcomes, and crucially to reducing late diagnosis of the disease,” he said.

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Thousands of men set to be saved from erectile dysfunction - thanks to a groundbreaking operation
2 days, 3 hours ago

Thousands of men set to be saved from erectile dysfunction - thanks to a groundbreaking operation

Daily Mail  

Thousands of men with prostate cancer are set to benefit from a pioneering surgical technique that slashes the risk of one of the most common and feared complications. Professor Greg Shaw, the trial lead from University College London, said: 'This trial shows men do not have to face the life changing loss of erectile function. ' Twelve months after surgery, …

Fears raised over the accuracy and reliability of DIY blood tests for prostate cancer
2 weeks, 6 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'. …

Cancer diagnoses up, doctors call for prostate cancer screening
1 month, 3 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 …

Urine-based test detects aggressive prostate cancer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Urine-based test detects aggressive prostate cancer

The Hindu  

Traditional approaches to prostate cancer screening involve blood tests, MRI, and biopsies. In a new study, researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have clinically validated a previously developed urine test, which can potentially bypass these invasive procedures among men who are unlikely to benefit. The urine test, called MyProstateScore 2.0, or MPS2, looks at 18 different …

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, 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 …

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 …

International Men's Day: Why prostate cancer awareness matters more than ever
4 months, 1 week 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  

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, 3 weeks ago

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

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, 3 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, 3 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 …

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, 1 week 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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Prostate cancer: It was the procedure men feared most. Why is it disappearing?
7 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Simple urine test ‘could help avoid unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies’
11 months, 1 week ago

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

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 urine test which looks at 18 genes linked to aggressive …

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 …

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 …

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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Fusion imaging raises hope of improving prostate cancer outcomes
1 year, 8 months ago

Fusion imaging raises hope of improving prostate cancer outcomes

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. A study led by Ghulam Nabi, professor of surgical uro-oncology at the university’s School …

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 …

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 …

Rectal examinations for prostate cancer ‘may miss early stage disease’
2 years ago

Rectal examinations for prostate cancer ‘may miss early stage disease’

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 Rectal examinations for prostate cancer may miss early cases of the …

Prostate cancer screening could save thousands of lives, study suggests
2 years, 5 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 …

Jools Holland reveals 2014 prostate cancer diagnosis: ‘No symptoms that I noticed whatsoever’
3 years ago

Jools Holland reveals 2014 prostate cancer diagnosis: ‘No symptoms that I noticed whatsoever’

The Independent  

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The 15 minute lifesaver for men: It's called a 'Prostagram'
3 years, 3 months ago

The 15 minute lifesaver for men: It's called a 'Prostagram'

Daily Mail  

College lecturer Mark Jenkins first heard about the clinical trial that saved his life from a tweet. College lecturer Mark Jenkins first heard about the clinical trial that saved his life from a tweet from Stephen Fry Researchers believe that the speedy type of MRI scan that revealed Mark's tumour could be a reliable method for early detection of aggressive …

Artificial intelligence detected prostate cancer when Greg had no symptoms — here's how the technology can save other men's lives
3 years, 10 months ago

Artificial intelligence detected prostate cancer when Greg had no symptoms — here's how the technology can save other men's lives

ABC  

Greg Smith had no symptoms. Key points: A Sunshine Coast policeman is among 20 men to have his prostate cancer caught early, thanks to artificial intelligence The technology is combined with a simple blood test to find out what a patient's risk of the disease is Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men He is one of 20 …

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 …

Prostate cancer: Blood test could predict how well patients will respond to treatment, research suggests
4 years, 9 months ago

Prostate cancer: Blood test could predict how well patients will respond to treatment, research suggests

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 simple blood test could be used to predict how well …

Experts worried people delaying medical tests due to coronavirus will create 'tidal wave' of diagnoses
4 years, 10 months ago

Experts worried people delaying medical tests due to coronavirus will create 'tidal wave' of diagnoses

ABC  

Australians are delaying lifesaving medical tests, as they heed the message to "stay at home" to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Key points: The Cancer Council says up to one in 10 Australians have put off cancer screening during the pandemic The Cancer Council says up to one in 10 Australians have put off cancer screening during the pandemic Cancer …

New prostate cancer protocol quicker and less painful
5 years, 1 month ago

New prostate cancer protocol quicker and less painful

Dutch News  

A new protocol in investigating potential prostate cancer will make the process cheaper, quicker and less painful, broadcaster NOS reports. If a blood test has suggested possible prostate cancer, the next step will now be an MRI scan instead of a painful needle biopsy. If nothing shows up on the scan, the chances are that nothing is the matter and …

New prostate cancer protocol quicker and less painful
5 years, 1 month ago

New prostate cancer protocol quicker and less painful

Dutch News  

A new protocol in investigating potential prostate cancer will make the process cheaper, quicker and less painful, broadcaster NOS reports. If a blood test has suggested possible prostate cancer, the next step will now be an MRI scan instead of a painful needle biopsy. If nothing shows up on the scan, the chances are that nothing is the matter and …

How men are getting the prostate cancer message
5 years, 1 month ago

How men are getting the prostate cancer message

Daily Mail  

Prostate cancer deaths will continue to rise until an NHS screening programme is introduced, experts have warned. Prostate cancer deaths will continue to rise until an NHS screening programme is introduced, experts warned last night Professor Hashim Ahmed, professor of urology at Imperial College London, said: ‘Unless we have a co-ordinated effort and a serious discussion about screening we are …

Urine test for prostate cancer could spare thousands from having radical treatment
5 years, 9 months ago

Urine test for prostate cancer could spare thousands from having radical treatment

Daily Mail  

Thousands of men with prostate cancer may be spared painful treatments thanks to a new urine test, scientists say. Active surveillance is a way of monitoring low-risk, localised prostate cancer using blood tests and scans every few months Aggressive forms of the disease require rapid treatment, but low-risk patients often do not need any treatment at all. Lead author Dr …

Pill that uses patient's genes to target tumours is set to revolutionise prostate cancer treatment
5 years, 9 months ago

Pill that uses patient's genes to target tumours is set to revolutionise prostate cancer treatment

Daily Mail  

The first personalised drug for prostate cancer is set to revolutionise treatment and extend the lives of thousands. A daily pill using a patient’s genetic make-up to undermine a tumour’s defences is said to work in 80 per cent of men with certain genes. The British research, presented at the world’s biggest cancer conference, pave the way for the first …

Why more low-risk prostate cancer patients are forgoing treatment
6 years, 1 month ago

Why more low-risk prostate cancer patients are forgoing treatment

CNN  

CNN — More men with low-risk prostate cancer are forgoing treatment to instead watch and wait to see whether their cancer progresses – and experts say that’s a good thing. Among men with low-risk prostate cancer in the United States, 42.1% used the watch-and-wait approach, also called “active surveillance,” in 2015, up from 14.5% in 2010, according to a study …

How celebrities like Stephen Fry advocating prostate cancer testing could do more harm than good
6 years, 5 months ago

How celebrities like Stephen Fry advocating prostate cancer testing could do more harm than good

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Since Stephen Fry and the former …

Almost three-quarters of men with small-growing prostate cancers not properly monitored
6 years, 9 months ago

Almost three-quarters of men with small-growing prostate cancers not properly monitored

ABC  

It is well known that many prostate cancers are slow-growing, but specialists have warned that does not mean men with low-risk cancers can avoid the doctor's office all together. Key points: Three out of four men with low-risk prostate cancer not getting adequate follow-up care Experts say some of those men will go on to develop aggressive cancer An education …

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 …

Prostate cancer screening recommendations get rolled back by US task force
6 years, 10 months ago

Prostate cancer screening recommendations get rolled back by US task force

CNN  

Story highlights Prostate cancer screenings prevent approximately 1 death per 1,000 screenings Routine screenings are not recommended for men 70 or older CNN — Men between the ages of 55 and 69 – particularly those at high-risk for prostate cancer – should talk to their physicians about the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening, according to new guidelines released …

Breakthrough drug could be 'vaccine for prostate cancer'
7 years ago

Breakthrough drug could be 'vaccine for prostate cancer'

Daily Mail  

A vaccine could one day protect men from developing prostate cancer, thanks to a breakthrough by UK scientists. Experts have designed a vaccine that boosts the immune system’s ability to track down and kill prostate cancer cells as soon as they start to appear in the body. The research is at a very early stage, but scientists from Queen’s University …

Why all men over 50 must get a prostate test
7 years ago

Why all men over 50 must get a prostate test

Daily Mail  

Five years since I had my operation for prostate cancer, and I have never felt better. ‘What does PSA stand for?’ I asked when I called him, ‘and how bad is 6.8?’ Jeffrey Archer, 77 went for a blood test to check his prostate and was told his prostate specific antigen levels were high but possibly normal for someone his …

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