The Latest Breaking News from Prostate Cancer

Bob Harris stepping down from BBC Radio 2 over ill health

The veteran broadcaster has prostate cancer.

Evening Standard · Jun 4

Thousands more UK black men to be invited for prostate cancer screening

Health secretary announces expansion of Transform trial but does not back population-wide testing

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3

John Barnes reveals prostate cancer diagnosis as he speaks out on ‘taboo subject’ for men

Former Liverpool winger John Barnes has revealed he had his prostate removed following a cancer diagnosis, speaking out about what he calls a "taboo subject" for men. "Not many people know and it’s a bit of a taboo subject because we support women with breast cancer and it’s not even…

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Health Secretary accepts committee’s recommendation on prostate cancer screening

The move is a blow to campaigners, but the committee said screening all men using the prostate specific antigen test could do more harm than good.

Evening Standard · Jun 2

Bobby Davro issues warning after prostate cancer diagnosis

The comedian also suffered a stroke two years ago.

Evening Standard · Jun 2

Bobby Davro diagnosed with prostate cancer after symptom showed 'something wasn't right'

The former EastEnders star, 67, shared his ‘scary’ battle and the news that made him ‘cry with relief’

Evening Standard · Jun 2

Edap Tms Unveils FocalTherics Pivot, Targets 40% Growth on HIFU Expansion

Edap Tms (NASDAQ:EDAP) used its 2026 FocalTherics Investor Day to outline its shift toward becoming a “high-growth, pure-play robotic focal therapy company,” with management emphasizing the company’s Focal One robotic high-intensity focused ultrasound, or HIFU, platform for prostate cancer and futur

MarketBeat · Jun 1

Johnson & ​Johnson prostate cancer drug reduces risk of cancer spread and death in late-stage study

The study, which followed patients for over five ‌years, found that those ⁠who received ⁠the regimen were nine times more likely to have little to no detectable cancer in the prostate at the time of surgery compared with those ​given testosterone-blocking therapy alone.

The Economic Times · May 31

Novartis experimental actinium-based drug shows promise in prostate cancer treatment: Study

Novartis' new experimental actinium-based drug shows promise against prostate cancer. Early data on Sunday revealed anti-tumour activity, even in patients who previously received Novartis' Pluvicto. Response rates were higher in patients without prior Pluvicto treatment. Larger trials are planned to assess side effects. Novartis is increasing its focus on radioligand…

The Economic Times · May 31

Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson announces cancer has returned

The Labour peer was initially diagnosed with non-aggressive prostate cancer in March 2023

The Independent UK · May 29