SMC approves Apalutamide for use by NHS Scotland
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has just approved Apalutamide (brand name Erleada®) for use by NHS Scotland. The drug is […]
National Cancer Medicines Advisory Group (NCMAG) – rejects off-label use of Abiraterone
Earlier this year the Group were asked to make a submission to the National Cancer Medicines Advisory Group (NCMAG) for […]
Specialised MRI scan could help identify aggressive prostate tumours
A new research study reports that an emerging MRI scanning technique could help to differentiate aggressive and slow-growing prostate cancers.Known […]
Advanced prostate cancer drug approved for use in Scotland
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has just approved a new drug for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Enzalutamide (brand […]
Desmond Tutu was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997
Desmond Tutu, who campaigned against apartheid in South Africa, died recently aged 90. One thing that is not so well […]
Prostate screening ‘could be ready in five years’
Screening for prostate cancer could be possible in the next five years, according to one of the UK’s leading experts. […]
Raising awareness of prostate cancer via rail freight
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has unveiled a newly named Class 66 locomotive in honour of its partnership with Prostate Cancer UK, […]
New drug combination attacks prostate cancer on two fronts to keep men healthy for longer
Men with particularly aggressive prostate cancers can be treated more effectively by combining an existing targeted medicine, abiraterone, with a […]
‘Friends’ actor reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
Friends star James Michael Tyler, who played Central Perk waiter Gunther in the popular comedy ‘Friends’, has said he has […]
Catching prostate cancer early
Funding raised by Prostate Cancer UK has enabled Dr. Jennifer Munkley to develop a revolutionary test (GlycoScore blood test) which […]