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‘My father’s death saved my life’: director Steve McQueen on grief, gratitude and getting cancer

After his dad died at 67, the 12 Years a Slave film-maker knew it was only a matter of time before he would get prostate cancer, too. The disease kills 12,000 men a year in the UK – a disproportionate number of them black. Now, in a bid to save…

The Guardian - UK

Runner aims to break record for fastest London Marathon run in traffic cone suit

Michael Wiggins, from south London, aims to break the world record as he takes on his 18th London Marathon

Evening Standard

Wigan fan to cycle to 92 football league clubs in memory of late uncle

Matt Jopson will be raising money for Prostate Cancer UK and the Queencort Hospice where his uncle received end-of-life care.

Evening Standard

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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

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

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

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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

The Independent UK

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

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‘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 Independent 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

Medical Daily

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.

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

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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.

Golf Monthly

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.

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