The Latest Breaking News from Prostate Cancer

Mervyn Bryans, 69, experienced none of the signs typically associated with prostate cancer before he was diagnosed at 57

A study finds long-term evidence that actively monitoring localized prostate cancer can be a safe alternative to immediate surgery or radiation

Research by Australian scientists has examined the role of micronutrients in reducing the risk of prostate cancer diagnosis and improving treatment outcomes.

Scientists believe a prostate-specific antigen blood test may be better at catching early stages of prostate cancer

A study showed that a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test was around four times better at detecting cancer.

Mervyn Bryans, 69, experienced none of the signs typically associated with prostate cancer before he was diagnosed at 57

‘We expect that it will prove relevant to other cancers as well’

The finger-up-the-bottom examination for prostate cancer has been drawn into question. An international panel of experts recently suggested that so-called digital rectal examination for “active surveillance” should be replaced by MRI scans.

Here is the latest news from across the North East this afternoon