All news on the topic: Prostate cancer

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One in four black men in UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their life
This is compared to just one in eight men of other ethnicities - but nearly four in five black men are not aware their ethnicity doubles their risk of diagnosis
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The Dark Knight star Colin McFarlane diagnosed with prostate cancer
The actor says one in four Black men are at risk of the disease, which kills 12,000 men a year, but fewer people know that your chances of getting it are markedly higher if your father or brother has had it
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Seven silent cancer symptoms you need to know about - and should never ignore
Cancer symptoms aren't always obvious - here Dr Alexandra Oliver, associate clinical director at Bupa Health Clinics, explains seven 'silent' symptoms to look out for
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'A gym injury sent me to GP - what they said made me think I was about to die'
Alfred Fagan visited his GP after injuring his back playing tennis. A simple blood test whilst he was there proved life-saving, however, as unbeknown to him he was suffering from prostate cancer
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Prostate cancer chances explained in test - you may not even know you're at risk
The charity Prostate Cancer UK is urging people to take its free symptoms test, as it reveals two-thirds of men are unaware that the disease often has no obvious signs
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Co-creator of Hell On Wheels and Faster writer dies after battle with cancer
The co-creator of Hell On Wheels and writer of other popular series such as Faster, Joe Gayton, has died at the age of 66
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Medical expert gives urgent warning over seven 'silent killer' cancer symptoms
These cancers, including pancreatic and bowel, often have symptoms that people don't get checked out until it's too late, and medical experts are urging us to assess for early warning signs
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Mick Harford suffered odd night time symptom before 'cruel' cancer diagnosis
The Luton football legend is facing his biggest challenge ever after being diagnosed with prostate cancer, a disease which kills one man in the UK every 45 minutes
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'Game-changing Botox can offer patients long-term relief without nasty effects'
Miriam Stoppard says that opioids such as morphine and fentanyl are the gold standard for short-term pain relief but they’re too addictive for long-term use - now, a new Botox can change everything
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'Clever AI tool can help pick up prostate cancer quickly'
Dr Miriam Stoppard on the welcome news that new software has been developed to help medics detect tumours in prostate biopsies, and flag up suspicious areas immediately
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4 early leukaemia symptoms after 'silent killer' left dad with 2 weeks to live
Stephen Young, 73, had symptoms for weeks that allegedly went undiagnosed by doctors until he was finally sent for a blood test
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Duran Duran's Andy Taylor 'has hope' as bandmate shares update on cancer battle
Duran Duran bassist John Taylor shared an update on his bandmate Andy's cancer battle on Good Morning Britain
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Spider's silk could be used to repair human nerve damage in new treatment
Researchers believe silk from spiders could be used to bridge gaps between nerves in humans, particularly helpful for patients who have had to have nerves affected by cancer removed
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'I'm petrified my cancer will return - new NHS drug gives me future with kids'
Claire Spragg was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and discovered she carried the faulty BRCA2 gene. She was able to take a year's supply of olaparib, which is now available on the NHS
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New breast cancer hope as drug for 'Jolie gene' patients stops tumours spreading
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, 47, opted for a double mastectomy after testing positive for the BRCA gene, but the olaparib drug targets cancers by stopping tumour cells from repairing their DNA
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Paul Burrell rings bell after finishing radiotherapy for prostate cancer
The former royal butler credited I'm A Celebrity for saving his life after medical checks for the show led to his cancer diagnosis
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'Robot prostate surgery a huge help for men, boosting confidence in the bedroom'
Dr Miriam Stoppard reveals how a new operation for enlarged prostates called Aquablation is preserving sexual function and continence and cutting down NHS waiting lists
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Prostate cancer patients could live longer thanks to new drug combination
Dave Kinsey, part of the trial which involved 800 men, has no signs of active cancer after taking the drug combination during the research - and for around six months since it ended
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Baby shipped to nuke tests by MoD wants her dad's medal before it's too late
Families are wrestling with illness as they wait for a medal, and still don't have a date to meet Rishi Sunak to discuss further recognition
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Duran Duran back together with terminally-ill Andy Taylor to record new album
Lead singer Simon Le Bon, 64, is set to work on tracks with former member Andy Taylor, 62, at the guitarist’s studio in Ibiza. Andy has terminal stage 4 prostate cancer
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Paul Burrell breaks down over cancer battle as he's set to undergo surgery today
Paul Burrell is set to undergo surgery today for prostate cancer after breaking down in an emotional video about what it means for his future with his husband Graham Cooper
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Paul Burrell fears he'll be a 'mess for a very long time' after cancer treatment
The former butler of Princess Diana has revealed that he believes he will be a 'mess for a very long time' after beginning treatment for prostate cancer, saying it's 'a lot to take in'
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Joe Exotic's doctors 'believe cancer has spread' as star 'refuses treatment'
Netflix star Exotic – whose real name is Joseph Maldonado – has reportedly decided not to have treatment after his urology specialist revealed they believed his cancer has spread to his bladder and wants him to have confirmation tests
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Luton hero Mick Harford opens up on brave prostate cancer battle
JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Mick Harford's fight against prostate cancer, seven years of FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Thierry Henry's Chelsea transfer chance
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UK's first ever national screening for biggest cancer killer of men moves closer
A new, more effective scan could be rolled out across the NHS opening up the possibility of national screening for the biggest cancer killer of men