Study shows Genetic screening in GP surgeries for PCa could pick up undiagnosed cases
The Independent reports on a study that shows that genetic screening for prostate cancer in GP surgeries could detect undiagnosed […]
Prostate Cancer and COVID-19
The Prostate Scotland advisory group has developed some information about prostate cancer and COVID-19. The information focuses on the situation […]
Cancer Patient Advocacy and Personalised Medicine
Patient representatives and advocates have an important role to play in shaping cancer research and services, as new molecular tests […]
Developing more reliable Prostate Cancer testing
The speaker at the ELPCSG members’ meeting on 6th February 2020 was Dr Alexis Webb, Senior Research Funding Manager for […]
Generous donation from West Calder
Charlie Hogg, who heads up the West Lothian Group, reports that a magnificent donation of £335.00 has been received from […]
Cornonavirus crisis – ELPCSG meetings and events affected
Because of the situation surrounding COVID-19 and the government’s announcements regarding keeping safe, ELPCSG members’ meetings on Thursday 2nd April […]
Prostate cancer ‘fingerprint’ detected in blood sample
A blood test for diagnosing prostate cancer in its early stages could be available within five years following a major […]
Update on donation from Hillside Bowling Club, Edinburgh
As previously reported in November 2019, the Group was delighted to receive a cheque for £1,111.11 following a charity night […]
ELPCSG walk number 39 – 26th February 2020
Members of the ELPCSG walking group gathered at Giovanni’s Bistro in Penicuik to undertake walk number 39. The walk was […]
Researchers at Strathclyde University receive £500k for ‘completely new’ prostate cancer treatment
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde led by Professor Simon Mackay, a recent speaker at one of our Edinburgh Member […]