ELPCSG committee member raises money for Prostate Scotland!
We are delighted to report that ELPCSG committee member Richard Kerr undertook a sponsored walk of the West Highland Way […]
Men with larger waists more likely to die of prostate cancer
A study of more than 200,000 UK men reveals that there is a link between central adiposity (concentration of body […]
ELPCSG member Rob speaks about his prostate cancer treatment
Rob Lester, well-known member of ELPCSG and former Chair of the group, has spoken to the Dundee Courier about his […]
A further donation from Ferguson’s bakery
We are delighted to report a further donation of £84 from Ferguson’s Home Bakery in Edinburgh – they have been […]
Gene discovery may open new treatment for prostate cancer
The Scotsman reports that a gene that fuels the spread of prostate cancer has been discovered by scientists, and it […]
Prostate cancer becomes most commonly diagnosed cancer in UK
The latest figures for cancer diagnoses in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, when combined, bring the total number of […]
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 […]