Cancer research
Researchers at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology have made a significant breakthrough in cancer biomarker detection, developing a new electrode that can efficiently detect cancer-related cells early, thereby reducing the excessive mortality rate due to delayed diagnosis. The electrode, fabricated using high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) and hydrothermally
Cancer research
Shenzhen University researchers have published new study results on disease progression, revealing that pericytes play a crucial role in facilitating metastatic dissemination and modulating immune response in malignancies such as castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). The investigation leveraged single-cell transcriptomics and immunofluorescence staining to ascertain the presence and spatial distribution of
Cancer research
Research from the University of Notre Dame highlights the importance of dietary interventions in enhancing immunotherapy responses in prostate cancer. Investigators found that certain diets, such as the ketogenic diet, and bioactive compounds like white button mushroom extract, can modulate the tumor microenvironment and improve immunotherapy efficacy. Additionally, specific diet-derived
Cancer research
Research has shown that radical prostatectomy (RPE), a gold standard for treating non-metastatic prostate cancer (PCa), frequently results in a spectrum of sexual disorders, including erectile and orgasmic dysfunction, diminished libido, androgen deprivation symptoms, and alterations in penile morphology. A recent study published in Vestnik urologii, a journal of the
Cancer research
Investigators at the Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Canada, have published a groundbreaking study on prostate cancer, developing a novel primary cell line model of localized prostate cancer and radioresistance. The research aimed to address the mechanisms of therapy resistance and identify potential therapeutic targets for sensitizing radioresistant disease. The
Fund raising
Liam Winton, a 29-year-old from Andover, completed a marathon in just under five hours, raising over £2000 for Prostate Cancer UK. The inspiring run was motivated by Winton's father, Andy, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February. With the support of his friend and colleague Jack Dundas,
Cancer treatment
Sir Ian McGeechan, the legendary British and Irish Lions coach and player, has given a positive update on his prostate cancer diagnosis. In a recent interview with Telegraph Sport, McGeechan revealed that he had received good news about his condition after undergoing six weeks of radiotherapy treatment. Speaking to fellow
Fund raising
A group of eight golfers from Cumbria, all aged between 50 and 60, will be playing 72 holes across the UK's four nations in a 24-hour challenge that began today. The men, all head PGA professionals at Penrith Golf Hub, are raising funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer
Fund raising
Castle Green Homes employees, David Ralph and Alan Wilson, are sharing their personal battles with prostate cancer to raise awareness and encourage others to undergo PSA tests. David, a development engineer from Chester, was asymptomatic for 12 months before discovering his condition, while Alan, a construction director from Moreton, Wirral,
Cancer research
A recent study has shed new light on the characteristics of patients with high-risk biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer, providing valuable insights for improved treatment strategies. The research, conducted by a team of experts from Northwestern University, analyzed the PET/CT findings of 145 patients with high-risk BCR after
Cancer research
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of oncology, specifically in the detection of prostate cancer metastasis using circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA). According to a study published in The Oncologist, Investigators from the University of Foggia in Italy have found that ctDNA acts as an early biomarker of
Fund raising
The Ridgeway Riders Cycling Club, a group of friends from Weymouth, will embark on a 24-hour bike ride around Dorset to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK, a charity close to their hearts. The trio, consisting of Karl Watson, Simon Broom, and Mark Rodgers, will start their journey at 9pm
