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17/04/2012
New Prostate Treatment Successful At Trial
Experts are saying a new technique for early treatment of prostate cancer may have far fewer side effects.
A 41-patient study in the journal Lancet Oncology suggests targeted ultrasound treatment could reduce the risk of impotence and incontinence.
If the findings are repeated in larger studies it could transform future treatment.
Each year 37,000 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Many face a difficult dilemma: the disease kills about 10,000 men every year, but for some it may not get worse if left untreated.
Standard treatment with surgery or radiotherapy involves treating the whole prostate gland, and can harm surrounding tissue, with a serious risk of side-effects, including urinary incontinence and impotence.
The Medical Research Council (MRC), which funded the study, welcomed the results, which it said were promising.
A 41-patient study in the journal Lancet Oncology suggests targeted ultrasound treatment could reduce the risk of impotence and incontinence.
If the findings are repeated in larger studies it could transform future treatment.
Each year 37,000 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Many face a difficult dilemma: the disease kills about 10,000 men every year, but for some it may not get worse if left untreated.
Standard treatment with surgery or radiotherapy involves treating the whole prostate gland, and can harm surrounding tissue, with a serious risk of side-effects, including urinary incontinence and impotence.
The Medical Research Council (MRC), which funded the study, welcomed the results, which it said were promising.
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25 September 2009
Screening For Prostate Cancer 'Remains Controversial'
There is not enough evidence to support routine prostate cancer screening. Two papers published on bmj.com today conclude that there is insufficient evidence to support population-wide screening for prostate cancer using the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test.
Screening For Prostate Cancer 'Remains Controversial'
There is not enough evidence to support routine prostate cancer screening. Two papers published on bmj.com today conclude that there is insufficient evidence to support population-wide screening for prostate cancer using the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test.
23 April 2010
Poor 'Less Likely' To Get Prostate Cancer Care
It has been reported in a study that men living in deprived areas are less likely to receive treatment for prostate cancer than their richer counterparts. The British Medical Journal, researched 35,000 men and described their findings as "substantial" with regards to economic backgrounds.
Poor 'Less Likely' To Get Prostate Cancer Care
It has been reported in a study that men living in deprived areas are less likely to receive treatment for prostate cancer than their richer counterparts. The British Medical Journal, researched 35,000 men and described their findings as "substantial" with regards to economic backgrounds.
31 October 2005
Call for action on prostate cancer
The leaders of the three main political parties have issued a joint call for greater action to tackle the problem of prostate cancer. Prime Minister Tony Blair, Conservative leader Michael Howard and Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy have all recorded messages of support for the Prostate Cancer Charter for Action.
Call for action on prostate cancer
The leaders of the three main political parties have issued a joint call for greater action to tackle the problem of prostate cancer. Prime Minister Tony Blair, Conservative leader Michael Howard and Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy have all recorded messages of support for the Prostate Cancer Charter for Action.
24 May 2005
Trials for prostate cancer drugs announced
Scientists have announced that they are testing new drugs that could be used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Currently, advanced prostate cancer is treated with hormone therapy. However, this only works for a short period of time, after which there are few other options for the patient, apart from palliative care.
Trials for prostate cancer drugs announced
Scientists have announced that they are testing new drugs that could be used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Currently, advanced prostate cancer is treated with hormone therapy. However, this only works for a short period of time, after which there are few other options for the patient, apart from palliative care.
09 November 2004
Report highlights successful fight against prostate cancer
Men with prostate cancer are being seen more quickly and receiving better care according to a new report out today. The report sets out progress made following the publication of the NHS Prostate Cancer programme four years ago.
Report highlights successful fight against prostate cancer
Men with prostate cancer are being seen more quickly and receiving better care according to a new report out today. The report sets out progress made following the publication of the NHS Prostate Cancer programme four years ago.
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