The Latest Breaking News from Prostate Cancer UK

'I was set on a round of golf, but my wife forced me to go to the doctors instead' - Man City legend Mike Summerbee reflects on cancer battle and recovery

Prostate Cancer UK have launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the disease, with help from Manchester City legend Mike Summerbee.

Manchester Evening News · Jun 13, 2023

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and how common is it?

Dark Knight star Colin McFarlane recently revealed his diagnosis

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

Expert warning over 'silent killer' prostate cancer - with 12,000 deaths annually

As Men's Health Week lands, one charity is urging black men to be more aware of the increased risk of developing prostate cancer they face.

Chronicle Live · Jun 12, 2023

One in four black men in UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime

This is compared to just one in eight men of other ethnicities - but nearly four in five black men are not aware their ethnicity doubles their risk of diagnosis

Daily Mirror · Jun 12, 2023

Outlander star Colin McFarlane reveals he has prostate cancer just months after brother's own diagnosis

The 61-year-old actor said he is ‘one of the lucky ones’ as he has been ‘able to catch this very early’ and he's now bidding to raise awareness, especially amongst black men who are at a higher risk.

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023

Dark Knight, Doctor Who and Outlander star announced prostate cancer diagnosis

The 61-year-old actor is also the voice of The Cube

Wales Online · Jun 12, 2023

Prostate cancer chances revealed in quick test - and you may not even know you're at risk

The charity Prostate Cancer UK is urging people to take its free symptoms test, as it reveals two-thirds of men are unaware that the disease often has no obvious signs

Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023

Scots dad diagnosed with prostate cancer after reading article in newspaper

Brian Steele said that he was left in sheer "disbelief" after health officials diagnosed him with the disease last year - after spotting a column in a local paper.

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2023

Call to ditch ‘test by request’ approach to prostate cancer care

Academics have called for a new strategy to reduce the potential harms of ‘overdiagnosis’.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Study finds weight gain early in life increases risk of prostate cancer death by 27%

Decades-long study involving over 250,000 Swedish men establishes strong link to risk of fatal prostate cancer

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023