My story: At 68 years, I asked for a PSA test but was put off by my GP as I had no urinary symptoms and he said the PSA test was not accurate – a scenario common across the UK. In 2014, then aged 70, I […]
Oct 27, 2019
Category: Cancer – Types and Treatments
Mar 18, 2019
Spicy Bean Chilli
This is another great example of a really healthy tasty, easy to make dish which is packed full of fibre, vitamins, vitamins, minerals and above all polyphenols. A fantastic snack on its own or a thoughtful complement to full meal. Here is what you need to […]
Jun 18, 2016
Does a common diabetes drug reduce cancer risk?
In the UK, a total of 62,809 patients with diabetes were found to have a higher risk of colon and pancreatic cancer compared to a similar population without diabetes. Diabetics who were also obese had the highest number of cancers.
Apr 11, 2016
The scan that shows cancer treatment is working – after just one day
Researchers at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridgeshire are developing a new metabolic scanning system that is hoped to allow doctors to determine how well a cancer treatment is working, as soon as one day after treatment.
Mar 31, 2016
New guidelines to GPs about prostate cancer testing
Following the growing debate about the use of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for prostate cancer and whether the age limit of 50 should be lowered, Public Health England (PHE) has issued new guidelines to general practitioners (GPs).