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Prostate Cancer News: Latest Updates and Information
Prostate Imaging: Crisis or Opportunity?
Recent stories in the media have highlighted growing backlogs in cancer imaging within the NHS.And there has also been recent announcements from the NHS on a future of “one-stop”diagnostic centres based in local communities where cancer imaging could be made more easily available and accessible.As voices build on how to restore cancer imaging services to
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Prostate Cancer and Covid-19: Widening Impact and Stronger Voices
Over the last few weeks, a double whammy of anxiety has hit the NHS as fears of a Covid second wave build and more evidence of the delays to cancer patients were revealed. This has generated a surge in influential voices advocating for cancer patients and putting forward demands that cancer patients are not forgotten
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HIFU Focal Therapy For Prostate Cancer – Born In The USA, Coming Of Age In The UK
The “special relationship” between the USA and UK, currently watched closely as the former prepares for a general election and the latter for its exit from the EU, has delivered particular benefits to patients with early-stage prostate cancer. Focal therapy, and HIFU in particular, have their scientific and technological roots in the USA, and their
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Online Communities And Support Groups: One Man’s Penance Is Another Man’s Empowerment
For many men, an immediate recommendation following a prostate cancer diagnosis is to join a support group. This will generate a range of responses, from “bring it on” to “run a mile”, and much in between. There is certainly a Marmite quality to these groups, whether online, offline, or led by hospitals, charities or sporting
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When Active Surveillance Becomes Anxious Surveillance
For many men, Active Surveillance is an ideal approach to managing an early-stage prostate cancer diagnosis. They understand the obligations on both patient and care provider to monitor their prostate through regular PSA testing, MRI, and biopsy, and are confident this can be managed effectively. For these men, the trade-off between invasive treatment and its
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Covid19 And Its Impact On Men With Prostate Cancer
Earlier this week, the BBC asked the question “Is it time to return to normal”, citing the current level of deaths from Covid19 at 10 per day and comparing this to the current level of deaths from prostate and breast cancers at 30 per day. “Neither of these figures is read out nightly on the
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Is There Age Discrimination In Prostate Cancer Treatment?
Covid19 has recycled the phrase commonly offered to older prostate cancer patients “you don’t die of Covid19/prostate cancer, you die with it”. The implication is, of course, that little will be done to treat because you’re going to die anyway. Hardly a comfort to those afflicted. But in the case of Prostate cancer, hardly relevant
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How Technological Developments Are Making Focal Therapy More Accessible & Effective
Focal therapy is all about precision and accuracy. The more precise and accurate the diagnosis, the more precise and accurate the treatment can be. And the more precise and accurate the treatment, the better the outcomes in destroying cancerous tissue with minimal side effects. The good news for those seeking focal therapy is that technology
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A Woman’s Perspective On Prostate Cancer
While prostate cancer is a men’s disease, its impact is significant on women who are the wives and partners of prostate cancer patients. Often with searing brutality, a partner’s diagnosis can turn a woman’s life upside down. Suddenly, life becomes defined as “before” and “after”, as multiple challenges emerge, and while navigating the optimal diagnostic
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TFTC Working in Partnership with The Harley Street Hospital
https://vimeo.com/442839009We are delighted to have established a partnership with The Harley Street Hospital, offering our patients safe and timely access to focal therapy treatment.The Harley Street Hospital is situated at the centre of London’s most prestigious medical district. Leaders in specialist healthcare and day surgery, The Harley Street Hospital offers the highest quality of personalised care
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- Recovery After Prostate Cancer
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- Testosterone Suppression
- Urinary Continence
- News & Views
- Active Surveillance
- Age & Longevity
- Anxiety & Depression
- Charities & Campaigns
- Erectile Function
- Ethnicity
- Focal Therapy
- MRI Scans
- Prostate Biopsies
- Prostatectomy Surgery
- PSA Testing
- Radiotherapy / Hormone
- Recovery After Prostate Cancer
- Relationships & Partners
- Research & Innovation
- Testosterone Suppression
- Urinary Continence
- November 12, 2021
A discussion of the ways MRI fusion biopsies have revolutionised prostate cancer diagnosis and opened up less invasive treatment options.
- November 1, 2021
As Movember begins, there is a chance to break taboos around mental health and prostate cancer.
- October 14, 2021
Ageing is the highest risk factor in developing prostate cancer. We ask four questions that addess age discrimation in patient care.
- October 12, 2021
Meet the Focal Therapy team of outstanding clinicians who are dedicated to personalised care and clinical collaboration in the treatment of prostate cancer.
- September 24, 2021
A discussion of some of the factors of the inequality of health outcomes and healthcare delivery for prostate cancer in the UK.
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