By: PCaSO DPO

03 JanNew Book: “Dead Man Running” (patient story)


Prostate cancer patient Kevin Webber has written his story from his diagnosis with stage 4 cancer in 2014 when he was…

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03 JanGame-changing one-hour operation could cure prostate cancer


University College London Hospital has pioneered a new operation that uses electrical currents to destroy prostate cancer cells, even in difficult-to-reach…

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05 OctNot all prostate problems are cancer.


Up to 40% of men in their 50s to 70% in their 70s suffer from Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), better known…

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05 OctEnzalutamide now approved for NHS use.


This life-extending hormone therapy is at last available on the NHS. It will benefit around 4,000 men each year, diagnosed with…

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05 OctHollywood raises awareness


A new film “The Sit Down” highlights the importance of men being tested for the disease. It stars Ray Winstone, with…

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16 JulThe benefits of Aspirin?


Researchers at Cardiff University have published a review that finds aspirin can help reduce the risk of tumours spreading within the…

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16 JulUseful new webinar series


Prostate Cancer Research is launching a new webinar series entitled ‘Living Well with Prostate Cancer’. The series is free to view,…

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04 JulNHS PSA test awareness campaign


The NHS Surrey & Sussex Cancer Alliance has initiated a new awareness campaign, including two PCaSO volunteers Lance Allen and Brian…

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18 Jun“Let’s Talk about the Hard Things”


Prostate cancer treatment can often have side effects including an impact on sexual functionality, which can affect relationships, self-confidence and mental…

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23 MayWell-known Prostate Cancer “blogger” passes away


Nick Parker was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2015. He set out to explore what could have been done to…

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