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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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23 MayEurope calls for PSA population screening


The EU has now recognised the benefits of screening for prostate cancer, using the PSA Prostate Specific Antigen blood test. The…

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23 MayTrials start for new Immunotherapy drug


The Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital have commenced trials of Isatuximab, an immunotherapy drug that is believed to…

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23 MayThe benefits of red grapes!


It is well known that the skin of red grapes contains a powerful anti-oxidant (Resveratrol) that acts against a range of…

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23 MayCovid-19 vaccine company hopes to “revolutionise” cancer treatment.


Vaccitech, whose backers include Google, has developed genetically modified harmless viruses to prompt the body to respond to the antigens found…

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