The Focal Therapy Clinic

20/11/2025

thousands of men come forward for charity-led PSA testing

The charity’s screenings identify men with high PSA levels who are then advised to seek further medical investigation through their GPs.

19/11/2025

Decisions about who should and should not be treated should be based purely on clinical need, not age - anything else is blatant age discrimination says Age UK

Experts are calling for urgent reform of prostate cancer care as new data reveal missed diagnoses and widespread treatment gaps.

18/11/2025

evidence is growing on the risks in developing prostate cancer amongst the Black population - encouraging to see the trial has a high number of Black men participating

Decision over routine PSA testing is due at end of this month, though some feel the supporting data is unclear

17/11/2025

baseline PSA, shared decision-making & information prescriptions - great stuff from Stacy Loeb MD

"I think MRI has really been perhaps the most transformative development in the realm of prostate cancer screening since I came into the field," says Stacy Loeb, MD, MSc, PhD (Hon.

15/11/2025

thanks to Robert Fisk for spotlighting the mental & emotional aspects of cancer treatment

If you or somebody you love is diagnosed with cancer, it's best to go in with open eyes as currently the NHS isn't guaranteed to deal with this aspect.

14/11/2025

new health data shows that men in more affluent areas of the UK are more likely to be aware that they can ask their GPs for a PSA test

Data suggest improvements in wealthy areas are far outpacing deprived parts

13/11/2025

a focus on healthspan often defers to lifespan for many cancer patients

Sometimes the side effects of treating a disease aren’t worth the benefits. But how do you know?

11/11/2025

Focal therapy is an option some men consider when prostate cancer is confined to one area of the gland. Instead of treating the whole prostate, it targets on...

10/11/2025

a powerful & personal patient story about prostate cancer

Stephen Smith, 64, was haunted by his father’s death at 69. Then he was given the same diagnosis

08/11/2025

age discrimination is real in prostate cancer care

Explore prostate cancer age discrimination and its impact on treatment options for older men in this insightful discussion.

07/11/2025

Older patients often receive only hormones or no treatment at all

Older patients often receive only hormones or no treatment at all.

06/11/2025

chatbots can provide valuable support to patients - but it's important to use them safely

Experts weigh in on the benefits and harms.