INSANE: 21 - The Real Truth

Saliva test could help early detection of prostate cancer, new study suggests

Experts have developed a new test for the disease which examines genetic variants found in saliva

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025

Streeting signals support for prostate screening if backed by evidence

The UK’s National Screening Committee is currently assessing whether or not a national screening programme should be rolled out.

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

‘My father’s death saved my life’: director Steve McQueen on grief, gratitude and getting cancer

After his dad died at 67, the 12 Years a Slave film-maker knew it was only a matter of time before he would get prostate cancer, too. The disease kills 12,000 men a year in the UK – a disproportionate number of them black. Now, in a bid to save…

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2025

Breakthrough in prostate cancer treatment offers hope for erectile function

The method nearly doubles the proportion of men who maintain erectile function after prostate cancer surgery

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

Prostate cancer check doubles proportion of men who keep erectile function

NeuroSafe preserves the nerves running through the prostate’s outer layers, which are thought to be responsible for producing erections.

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025

Brother of Linda Nolan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis months after sister’s death

Mr Nolan said the diagnosis was like being ‘hit by a train’ following his sister’s death

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2025

Brian Nolan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis after sister Linda’s death

Several of his sisters have revealed cancer diagnoses.

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025

Norm Clarke, a Las Vegas celebrity columnist and former AP sports writer, dies at 82

Norm Clarke, a sports writer for The Associated Press who covered the world champion Cincinnati Reds and later was a popular entertainment columnist in Las Vegas, has died at 82 from prostate cancer

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Upcoming BBC Crongton show will become ‘loving tribute’ to author Alex Wheatle

He wrote a string of books about life on London’s streets for young black men including the Crongton series.

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025

‘Brixton Bard’ Alex Wheatle dies aged 62 after prostate cancer battle

He was also known for being part of the 1981 Brixton riot – which inspired Sir Steve McQueen to direct the movie Alex Wheatle.

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025