Prostate Cancer UK
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Prostate Cancer UK fights to help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life. We support men and provide vital information. We find answers by funding research into causes and treatments. And we lead change, raising the profile of the disease and improving care. We believe that men deserve better.
Prostate Cancer UK
1w ago
Find out about how some of our top researchers are aiming to use a combination of genetic data & AI to predict progression and reduce recurrence of prostate cancer. Their findings could lead to better early detection, personalised treatments, and potentially even ways to prevent the spread of prostate cancer. Links & resources: If you have questions or would like to chat to someone about your health please contact our Specialist Nurses on 0800 074 8383. Alternative contact methods & opening times are available here: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/get ..read more
Prostate Cancer UK
2w ago
Adam Oxley, of BBC Radio Sheffield, is taking on Prostate United for the fourth year as a way of remembering his dad, Glen, who sadly passed away from prostate cancer. Find out more at prostateunited.prostatecanceruk.org ___ Our Website: http://prostatecanceruk.org/ Tweet us at: http://bit.ly/1PwJJwV Prostate Cancer UK Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1OynmYJ Our Email: supportercare@prostatecanceruk.org ..read more
Prostate Cancer UK
2w ago
Greg Carroll, a Health & Wellbeing Officer at Doncaster Rovers, jumped at the chance to join Prostate United after his dad's prostate cancer diagnosis. He talks about the benefits of taking on Prostate United 2024 to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. Find out more at prostateunited.prostatecanceruk.org ___ Our Website: http://prostatecanceruk.org/ Tweet us at: http://bit.ly/1PwJJwV Prostate Cancer UK Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1OynmYJ Our Email: supportercare@prostatecanceruk.org ..read more
Prostate Cancer UK
1M ago
In this informative webinar, we discuss the importance of exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle following treatment for prostate cancer and explore various ways that men can be more active. Featuring insights from a Prostate Cancer UK Specialist Nurse, a physiotherapist specialising in living with and beyond cancer, and a prostate cancer survivor sharing his personal journey. The session wraps up with a dynamic Q&A segment. Watch now to learn more and hear these valuable perspectives. ___ Our Website: http://prostatecanceruk.org/ Tweet us at: http://bit.ly/1PwJJwV Prostate Cancer UK Face ..read more
Prostate Cancer UK
2M ago
Grant MacCann (Manager, Doncaster Rovers FC) and Cliff Byrne ( Assistant Manager, Doncaster Rovers FC) talk about the benefits of taking on Prostate United 2024 to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. Find out more at prostateunited.prostatecanceruk.org ___ Our Website: http://prostatecanceruk.org/ Tweet us at: http://bit.ly/1PwJJwV Prostate Cancer UK Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1OynmYJ Our Email: supportercare@prostatecanceruk.org ..read more
Prostate Cancer UK
2M ago
Stephen Gilpin and Ross Burbeary ( Co-Founder s of Prostate United) talk about the benefits of taking on Prostate United 2024 to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. Find out more at prostateunited.prostatecanceruk.org ___ Our Website: http://prostatecanceruk.org/ Tweet us at: http://bit.ly/1PwJJwV Prostate Cancer UK Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1OynmYJ Our Email: supportercare@prostatecanceruk.org ..read more
Prostate Cancer UK
2M ago
Calling all football fans! Sign up to walk, run or cycle every day in October and help save men’s lives. Represent your club alongside the kit men, physios and maybe even your gaffer. Why? Because prostate cancer kills one man every 45 minutes - that’s half a football match. Whether you’re part of a team or going solo, you won’t be alone. Join your club, track your progress on Strava, and connect with other fans on Facebook, WhatsApp and X. Cheer each other on right up to the final whistle. Every activity you complete and every pound you raise helps fund lifesaving research into better tests ..read more
Prostate Cancer UK
3M ago
Colin McFarlane, shared his diagnosis story on talkSPORT, catching the attention of journalist Chris Davies. Off the back of this interview, Chris, who wasn’t showing any symptoms, got himself checked out. He was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and given 10 years to live. Chris reflects on how pivotal Colin's words were: "It's hard to imagine where I'd be now if I hadn’t listened to the radio that day. Colin spoke so persuasively, with such emotion and eloquence that it hit all the right spots with me. I remain forever grateful to him for pushing me over the line.” ___ Our Website: htt ..read more
Prostate Cancer UK
3M ago
Dr Pearson, Professor Clarkson and their team aim to find a new and better treatment for aggressive prostate cancer. They’re focusing on a drug they developed that can target and block a set of signals that tell cancer cells to grow and spread. These signals are often too active in aggressive prostate cancer, so stopping them could help treat the disease. The treatment they developed that can block these signals has already shown promise in treating bowel cancer, so now the researchers want to see if it can also work against prostate cancer. They will do this by testing the drug on prostate ca ..read more
Prostate Cancer UK
4M ago
At this event we were joined by expert speakers who shared their projects optimising the diagnostic pathway for prostate cancer. We were joined by: . Dr Netty Kinsella RN, MSc. PhD, a Uro-Oncology Nurse Consultant at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. She shared The Royal Marsden, London’s pilot project reducing the time to prostate cancer diagnosis. . Jaimin Bhatt, a Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow. He shared Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow’s, personalised pathways work 'Filters and Casc ..read more