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The Latest Breaking News from Prostate Cancer

Barnaby Joyce Reveals Shock Cancer Diagnosis After Election

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer just one day after the election.

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Breakthrough urine test could soon be used to detect one of the most common forms of cancer

Findings may also lead to drug targets for personalised treatment against cancer

The Independent UK

Comedian Milton Jones reveals he has prostate cancer and cancels UK tour dates

The 60-year-old also announced he would be rescheduling a number of dates.

Evening Standard

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‘Trust me, this wasn’t easy’: Milton Jones cancels tour due to devastating cancer battle

The comedian, 60, announced the news in a statement on Monday

Evening Standard

Prostate cancer, race and the need for tests

Letter: Suks Minhas and Ben Challacombe say it is important to acknowledge health inequalities faced by Black men and ethnic minorities in the UK

The Guardian - UK

BBC presenter Nick Owen says cancer diagnosis was ‘worst day of my life’

Veteran presenter called the response he has received ‘breathtaking and emotional’

The Independent UK

BBC star Nick Owen reveals emotional cancer update after ‘worst day of his life’

The 77-year-old former breakfast TV host confirmed he was battling prostate cancer in August 2023 and has since been successfully treated

Evening Standard

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The new at-home prostate cancer test that could save lives

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The Independent UK

Promising results show new spit test could be better at detecting prostate cancer than blood test

The saliva test appears to be more accurate than the standard test, which uses blood samples.

Euronews

Groundbreaking new prostate cancer test found to improve detection of aggressive forms

The simple test can be performed at home and does not require a visit to the GP

The Independent UK

At-home saliva test for prostate cancer better than blood test, study suggests

Researchers say ‘relatively simple, inexpensive’ means of assessing genetic risk offers hope of better screening

The Guardian - UK

Saliva test could help early detection of prostate cancer, new study suggests

Experts have developed a new test for the disease which examines genetic variants found in saliva

Evening Standard

‘Our lives were saved thanks to prostate cancer spit test’

Dheeresh Turnbull took part in the new trial assessing a new spit test for prostate cancer.

Evening Standard

Streeting signals support for prostate screening if backed by evidence

The UK’s National Screening Committee is currently assessing whether or not a national screening programme should be rolled out.

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The Guardian - UK

‘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…

Evening Standard

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.

The Conversation

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.

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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 Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Brian Nolan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis after sister Linda’s death

Several of his sisters have revealed cancer diagnoses.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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