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 […]
Donation from Loanhead Parish Church Coffee and Chat Club
We recently received a generous donation of £200 from Loanhead Parish Church Coffee and Chat Club. This is the third […]
Prostate overtakes breast as ‘most common cancer’ in England
It is reported that, in 2018, there were 316,680 cancers of any kind diagnosed in England, the equivalent of 868 […]
Forthcoming ELPCSG events in Edinburgh and West Lothian
Don’t forget that you can keep up to date with forthcoming events and activities organised by ELPCSG on our website […]
Abiraterone approved in Scotland as first-line treatment for advanced prostate cancer
On Monday 13th January 2020, the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) announced the approval of Abiraterone as first-line treatment for advanced […]