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A Chatbot’s view on prostate cancer
Amidst the many major news events of the last few weeks was the launch of Chat GPT on November 30. A chatbot developed by US-based OpenAI, it’s causing a stir amongst investors and technologists, and is even being talked about as a replacement for Google. It’s also giving anyone who takes part in its current
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What is old?
Imagine two men, Joe and John, each diagnosed with localised prostate cancer and aged 70 years. Joe is a dedicated sportsman, sexually active, and semi-retired. John is retired, sexually inactive, and suffers from a range of conditions that prevent him from engaging in physical activity. Not surprisingly, Joe tells us he “doesn’t feel seventy” and
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Making an impact on Men’s Health
We were delighted to be nominated and selected as a finalist in the Health Outcomes category for this year's Laing Buisson Health Awards, and last week's awards dinner was an opportunity to share a platform with some established and dedicated healthcare organisations, all making a significant imoact on health outcomes across the country.We were clearly
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Men poorly informed about Prostate Cancer Treatment
Last week, a study was published in the UK which had some astonishing findings about men and prostate cancer. Two especially stood out:One in three men over the age of 45 would put off seeking help for prostate cancer – because they fear every diagnosis is terminalResearch into 1,200 men, over 45, also found nearly
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Twice the Burden
How fitting that during this final week of Black History Month, we came across the London-based poet Herbie Dunnan. Jamaican-born Herbie works as a teaching assistant and, in his spare time, writes poetry about the people, situations and feelings that he experiences in daily life. He has published two poetry collections already, and is about
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NanoKnife at The Focal Therapy Clinic
Our clinical team undertook its first procedures using the NanoKnife therapy for prostate cancer treatment, launching a new clinical programme at the Focal Therapy Clinic.TFTC Consultant Urologist Tom Dudderidge believes the new ablation approach will in time broaden the focal therapy offer, giving more patients access to precision treatment. “It’s very exciting to use NanoKnife
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Learning from the Masters
The Imperial Prostate masterclass on Focal Therapy took place last week at Imperial College – refreshingly for the first time in person since 2019, and returning bigger and better. The faculty – both resident and visiting – is undeniably a collective of world leaders and pioneers in imaging and focal treatments for prostate cancer. TFTC
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Bill Turnbull and the Rise of Patient Self-Advocacy
An inspirational campaigner and a meaningful legacy The death this week of Bill Turnbull, popular TV and radio presenter, is a blow to all who knew him whether in person or through his media work. It is especially felt amongst those whose lives have been impacted by prostate cancer, as Bill was an active and
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It takes two
Partners and support networks in the prostate cancer journey The majority of men who come to us with a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment recommendation are motivated to seek out more detailed information and to explore alternatives by their relationships with wives or partners. Given the nature of the disease and the side effects of
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How can primary care better support prostate health?
GPs have been under continual criticism in the last year and a recent NHS survey on General Practice revealed a significant decrease in patient satisfaction, mainly in getting appointments but in a number of other areas too. Ageism and confusion over test results have particularly impacted men with prostate cancer risk, symptoms, diagnoses or post-treatment
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- Testosterone Suppression
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- March 8, 2023
Sex after Prostate Cancer Treatment : The Focal Therapy Clinic Meta Description: Understand the impact of prostate cancer treatments on your sex life before making your treatment decision.
- February 23, 2023
A collection of a series of myths surrounding prostate cancer detection and treatment.
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