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
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Macmillan in trouble Macmillan Cancer Support has axed a quarter of its staff, downgraded its helpline and scrapped its flagship financial hardship scheme that provides millions of pounds in grants to thousands of patients, the Guardian can reveal. More here
A game changer? A 96pc accurate PCa test has been developed by scientists and backed by Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy. The “truly game-changing” test can diagnose the cancer to a very high level of accuracy and identify the disease’s aggression as well as its sub-type. From the Daily Telegraph but behind a pay wall.More […]
Class gulf ‘needs sorting’ There is “no time to lose” in overhauling PCa guidelines that are driving a gulf in survival rates between wealthy and poorer men, experts have said. More here
Myths debunked David James, a director at Prostate Cancer Research, addresses some of the biggest myths about PCa and uncovers the reality behind them. More here
PCa ‘the worst’ Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed in England, surpassing breast cancer for two consecutive years, according to analysis by a Prostate Cancer UK. More here
Scanner treats PCa A Coventry hospital claims it is the first in the world to expand the use of a new scanner for cancer patients to people who have the disease in their head and neck. University Hospital Coventry is undertaking a trial using a machine known as Aura-10 and it is also the first […]
New treatment A pioneering new treatment promises to tackle a wider range of cancers, with fewer side-effects than conventional radiotherapy. It also takes less than a second. See here
Prospect’s future discussed Prospect’s future strategies were discussed on November 14 by committee members, together with those providing advice for the Active Surveillance Group in Bath and for patients at the Oncology Departments in Bristol.
Spring walk moved The walk is on April 4. It will start at Warmley Café (old Warmley railway station). Gentle walking but may be muddy. The 7km walk has a limit of 15 people. Book early email: chrismillett2@gmail.com