New scan in £2m trial Hundreds of men with aggressive PCa will get a new type of scan, the PSMA PET/CT, designed to stop the disease from spreading and killing them as part of a £2m trial. More here
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Aspirin finding Scientists crack how aspirin might stop cancers from spreading. More here
Scans breakthrough Cancer scans could be revolutionised by Bristol nuclear start-up. See here
Sharp rise forecast Doctor leading new screening trial warns of ‘sharp rise’ in PCa if disease not detected earlier. See more
Follow-up study Aberdeen University is conducting a study to understand the experiences of follow-up by men who have received treatment for localised PCa. See here and click on the link
Estrogen blamed A research biologist suggests that estrogen, rather than testosterone alone, plays a critical role initiating PCa. More here
Demand screening Demand for a national PCa screening programme. See here
Switching off PCa Scientists discover how to switch off a known driver of PCa and other cancers. More here
Recharge day Penny Brohn UK is holding a recharge day for men on Weds April 23 from 9.30am to 4.30pm. See flyer
Test 99pc accurate A ‘SUPER test’ for prostate cancer that searches for more than 100 signs of the disease may be up to 99pc accurate, scientists believe – Daily Mail report