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Why rapid at-home PSA tests for prostate cancer are fast, convenient – and unreliable

A recent BBC investigation questioned the accuracy of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) self-tests – rapid at-home tests for men worried about prostate cancer. The BBC analysed five of these tests using one blood sample and found varying results: one positive, three negative, and one unreadable.

The Conversation

Prostate cancer surgery breakthrough offers hope for erectile function

Neurosafe procedure allows doctors to remove prostate while preserving as much nerve tissue around it as possible

The Guardian - UK

Breakthrough in prostate cancer treatment offers hope for erectile function

The method nearly doubles the proportion of men who maintain erectile function after prostate cancer surgery

The Independent UK

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Prostate cancer check doubles proportion of men who keep erectile function

NeuroSafe preserves the nerves running through the prostate’s outer layers, which are thought to be responsible for producing erections.

Evening Standard

Brian Nolan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis after sister Linda’s death

Several of his sisters have revealed cancer diagnoses.

Evening Standard

Brother of Linda Nolan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis months after sister’s death

Mr Nolan said the diagnosis was like being ‘hit by a train’ following his sister’s death

The Independent UK

Norm Clarke, a Las Vegas celebrity columnist and former AP sports writer, dies at 82

Norm Clarke, a sports writer for The Associated Press who covered the world champion Cincinnati Reds and later was a popular entertainment columnist in Las Vegas, has died at 82 from prostate cancer

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Upcoming BBC Crongton show will become ‘loving tribute’ to author Alex Wheatle

He wrote a string of books about life on London’s streets for young black men including the Crongton series.

Evening Standard

‘Brixton Bard’ Alex Wheatle dies aged 62 after prostate cancer battle

He was also known for being part of the 1981 Brixton riot – which inspired Sir Steve McQueen to direct the movie Alex Wheatle.

Evening Standard

Former F1 Team Owner Eddie Jordan Dies Aged 76

Flamboyant Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan has died aged 76 after battling an "aggressive form of prostate cancer", his family announced on Thursday.

International Business Times

Eddie Jordan death: Former F1 team owner dies aged 76

Jordan revealed in December he had been diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ bladder and prostate cancer

The Independent UK

‘A deliberate poisoning’: how a banned pesticide haunts the French Caribbean

Prostate cancer rates are among the world’s highest in Guadeloupe and Martinique, where chlordecone was widely used on plantations for more than 20 years

The Guardian - UK

Sir Chris Hoy and wife Sarra are coping with health diagnoses ‘remarkably’, says Lorraine

Sir Chris has stage four prostate cancer and Lady Sarra, multiple sclerosis

The Independent UK

Dwyane Wade Says He Felt 'Pretty Healthy', Didn't Recognize Kidney Cancer Signs

In a recent interview, the 41-year-old retired basketball legend revealed that a check-up, prompted by his father's history of prostate cancer, led to the discovery that subtle signs in his body were early warning signals of cancer.

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The Independent UK

One test could have prevented terminal prostate cancer, says patient

Research has shown that the use of the PSA test varies between GP surgeries

Evening Standard

Rob Burrow’s widow to run London Marathon in tribute to husband

Also among the runners will be the daughter of BBC broadcaster Bill Turnbull, Flora.

Sports Illustrated

Auburn Coach Hugh Freeze Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

The 55-year-old coach will be able to continue his normal coaching duties.

Evening Standard

Sunak calls for targeted national screening programme for prostate cancer

The former prime minister said thousands of lives could be saved as a result of targeted measures.

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Prostate Cancer UK's Big Golf Race Returns For 2025

The charity is urging golfers of all abilities to "go the distance" in 2025 and play 36, 72 or 100 holes in a day to raise money which could help save men’s lives

Evening Standard

Sir Chris Hoy urges Kiltwalkers to support his chosen cancer charities

The six-time Olympic champion was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2023, and he was told last year it is terminal.

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak ‘honoured’ to become prostate cancer charity ambassador

The former prime minister will support Prostate Cancer Research’s campaign to introduce a national screening programme for high-risk men.

Evening Standard

Wide variation in use of prostate cancer test – study

Researchers say there is a ‘lack of clarity’ surrounding the tests.

MusicRadar

“He’s fighting as hard as he can”: Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon delivers an update on guitarist Andy Taylor

Their founder member was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer in 2018

The Independent UK

‘Truly game-changing’ prostate cancer test backed by Sir Chris Hoy could help tens of thousands of men

Dr Matthew Hobbs, director of research at Prostate Cancer UK, said there is an urgent need for better prostate cancer testing

AAP

World-first treatment boosts prostate cancer survival

A world-first treatment for prostate cancer has boosted survival rates and quality of life for patients and resulted in fewer side effects.

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