Prostate Cancer News

Prostate Cancer News

Painstaking research is the only route to defeat prostate cancer

• 3 July 2008
  Researchers in Nottingham funded by us have uncovered a possible link between xrays and prostate cancer in young men.
• 2 July 2008
  Study from the Institute of Food Research in Norwich highlights Broccoli to help prevent cancer
• 25 June 2008
  We read with interest the story on the BBC website regarding BRCA2 and prostate cancer. Read the article here >
  
  Read here about the research Ros Eeles at the Institute of Cancer Research is doing into BRCA2 >
• 17 April 2008
  Following the news that prostate cancer deaths have dropped in the US we keenly await the trial results next year looking into screening
• 15 April 2008
  We welcome the story in The Telegraph regarding the potential drug cocktail potential for prostate cancer, however more research is needed.
• 27 March 2008
  Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, led by Dr Chris Parker, have identified an exciting new test that could be used to individualise treatment for men with prostate cancer.
• 11 March 2008
  Our CEO Emma Halls, appeared on BBC News 24 highlighting the Prostate Cancer Charter for Action relaunch
• 10 February 2008
  Many news channels covered the research findings of our funded researcher Dr Ros Eeles, regarding finding 7 new genes associated with prostate cancer, read some of them here:
• The Guardian >
• The Telegraph >
• BBC News >
• Click here to see the Cancer Research UK press pages >
  
• 4 February 2008
  The Telegraph reported on the research Peter Gardner is untaking, funded by ourselves
• 17 December 2007
  We are saddened to hear that the NHS plan a u-turn on HIFU treatment for prostate cancer
• 10 December 2007
  The Telegraph reports on how a fruit punch may limit prostate cancer
• 6 December 2007
  More evidence that diet has a role in prostate cancer is announced in an article in The Times
• 6 December 2007
  We welcome the report in the European Journal of Urology regarding the long term results of treatment for prostate cancer with HIFU
• 21 September 2007
  News of a new genetic test for prostate cancer appeared in a number of articles, we will keep you updated as we know more about this test and its availability
• 19 August 2007
  Swedish researchers discover that obsesity affects prostate risk
• 2 August 2007
  Eating broccoli and cauliflower regularly reduces the risk of deadly prostate cancer, say US researchers
• 21 July 2007
  A study suggests that fear of what the symptoms of prostate cancer may mean stops men from seeking medical help
• 14 June 2007
  Click here for more details of our 'Give a few Bob' campaign coverage
• 13 June 2007
  

  Listen to Dr Phil Hammond, GP and Private Eye columnist as he talks to three men about how they tackled prostate cancer and lived to tell the tale.

  12 June 2007
  Click here for details of all the places our Give a Few Bob featured

• 11 June 2007
  Monkhouse back from the dead.
  Read the exclusive story in The Sun about our give a few bob campaign.
• 11 June 2007
  Bob Monkhouse back from the grave to promote prostate cancer fight.
  See our story in The Guardian about our give a few bob campaign
• 16 May 2007
  Taking lots of multivitamins may increase the risk of deadly prostate cancer, say US researchers
• 27 April 2007
  The Prostate Cancer Charter for Action, The Prostate Cancer Charity and the Royal Society of Medicine are organising a conference focusing on research into prostate cancer and trials. Click here for more information
• 13 February 2007
  Brachytherapy will now be available in Wales from April 2007, at the Velindre Hospital in Cardiff
• 20 January 2007
  Vitamin pill for prostate cancer
• 14 January 2007
  Research suggests the spread of prostate cancer can be halted with a drug which cuts off the blood supply to tumour cells
• 1 July 2006
  More evidence that drinking a daily eight ounce glass of pomegranate juice can significantly slow the progress of prostate cancer.
• 28 June 2006
  Taxotere approved for widespread NHS use.
• 24 May 2006
  Many men diagnosed with low-grade prostate cancer do not benefit from radical treatment, research suggests.
• 16 April 2006
  Cancer reaction linked to gender.
• 12 April 2006
  Prostate Cancer Cholesterol link.
• 22 March 2006
  Fish oils 'block prostate cancer'.
• 20 March 2006
  Website aids prostate test choice.
• 15 March 2006
  Jalapeno peppers are used to flavour chilli the ingredient which makes jalapeno peppers hot also makes prostate cancer cells commit suicide, a study suggests.
• 04 March 2006
  Delaying surgery on small, low-grade prostate tumours does not increase the risk of the disease progressing to an incurable form, research suggests.

Prostate Cancer Research Foundation News

• 4 March 2008
  The awards continue, with The Communications Agency winning 3 awards for our 'Give a few bob' campaign at the MCCA Awards, including the Best of the Best Award
• 3 March 2008
  The Communications Agency won 2 Creative Circle awards for our 'Give a few bob' campaign
• 27 February 2008
  See our winning tube card ad >
  Read more here about the competition >
• 31 January 2008
  Third Sector reported on our new partnership with Vans United
• 4 December 2007
  We are thrilled to announce that The Communications Agency won 2 DMA awards for our 'Give a few bob' campaign
• 4 September 2007
  Third Sector ran a story about the naked calendar that the Hampshire Hawks have produced to support us
• 11 June 2007
  Our Give a Few Bob pin badges go on sale in WHSmith priced at £1 each.
• Tuesday 15 May 2007
  Prostate Cancer Research Foundation is one of the partners for National Men's Health Week 2007 which takes place from 11-15 June.
• Wednesday 2 Aug 2006
  Our Development Director Emma Halls was quoted in Third Sector regarding the PCRF and Major Donor fundraising
• Friday 16 June 2006
  The Wharf carried a story about our Harley-Davidson Trip to Vegas to raise money for prostate cancer research
• Monday 5 June 2006
  Prostate Cancer Research Foundation announces next round of research grants
• February 2006
  Prostate Cancer Research Foundation announces over £600k for research projects