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The Telegraph’s prostate cancer campaign has got off to a flying start. But some are sceptical about a targeted screening programme to ensure that this “invisible killer” is detected as early as possible.
About eight in 10 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. It’s the second leading cause of cancer death in men, behind only heart disease.
New insights highlight how prostate cancer is now managed as a chronic disease, with emerging treatments and real-world data offering renewed hope for patients.
Paul Henderson received his official diagnosis of Stage 2 prostate cancer on June 17. In this weekly diary, he will be sharing what life is like after diagnosis: the tests, the scans, the fear, and what it’s like when you have to sit down with your loved ones to tell them that you have cancer.
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men.
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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. While many prostate cancers grow slowly and remain localized, other types are aggressive and spread quickly. That's why Dr. Carlos Vargas,
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death in men right behind heart disease. Patients with this cancer often don’t find out until the disease has advanced quite a bit. But there are some signs to watch for — and a new test to identify prostate cancer.
Oregon surgeons began using a non-invasive robotic device to destroy prostate cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer death for U.S. men.
The Idaho Urologic Institute introduced a procedure that gives doctors a non-invasive way to target prostate cancer.
John Taylor, 69, from the Lake District, went to his GP twice complaining about needing to pass urine more than normal, but he was denied a PSA blood test. It was only at an annual check-up that he had a test,