A groundbreaking hormone reduction pill, which can be taken in the comfort of one’s own home, is set to benefit over 40,000 men in England who are battling advanced prostate cancer. The drug, celebrated as a potential “game-changer” for patient care, is known as Relugolix or Orgovyx and is produced by Accord. Relugolix represents a … Read more
Roger in hospital after his double cancer diagnosis (Image: PA) A man who was remarkably fit and healthy, who shockingly collapsed only to be diagnosed with not one but two types of cancer within a four-month window, is urging his fellow men to “talk to somebody” and “act quickly” if they have any concerns. Roger … Read more
A father and son believe they have been “brought closer together” after they received the same devastating diagnosis just a month apart. Bob and Andrew Ridley both discovered they had incurable prostate cancer last summer. Bob had always been vigilant about prostate cancer, since his own father had also been struck with the disease and … Read more
When Bob Webster first noticed a little bit of blood in his urine he “thought nothing of it”. The grandfather-of-two from Pickering in North Yorkshire says he felt healthy. It wasn’t until last year when he heard former football manager Brian Horton discussing his prostate cancer story on the radio that he thought he should … Read more
Brothers Dheeresh and Joel were both diagnosed after taking the test (Image: Dheeresh Turnbull) A pioneering genetic test is set to “turn the tide on prostate cancer”, saving thousands of lives every year. The simple at-home saliva test searches for markers in patients’ DNA to identify those at highest risk of the disease. Patients who … Read more
LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson’s last robust discussion with his longtime lawyer was just before Easter, at the country club home Simpson leased southwest of the Las Vegas Strip. “He was awake, alert and chilling,” attorney Malcom LaVergne recalled Tuesday. “He’s on the couch … drinking a beer and watching TV. And so that was … Read more
Supermarket beverage aisles are starting to look a lot more like a pharmacy. There are sodas made with mushrooms that supposedly improve mental clarity and juices packed with bacteria that claim to enhance digestive health. Water infused with collagen carries the promise of better skin, and energy drinks offer to help burn body fat. Welcome … Read more
A genetic “handbrake” that stops cells growing out of control could be the key to unlocking new treatments for prostate cancer, scientists say. The disease can trick cells into ignoring crucial instructions that normally prevent abnormal growth. Prostate Cancer UK is investing £271,000 into research that will investigate ways to put the brakes back on. … Read more
OJ Simpson, 76, an NFL star who was twice acquitted of murder and later convicted and sentenced to up to 33 years in prison for armed robbery, died of prostate cancer, his family announced on Thursday, April 11 on X. Despite being a highly-decorated sportsman who was considered one of the greatest running backs of … Read more
LAS VEGAS — For a long time, O.J. Simpson was the man who had it all. He lived the American dream as a sports legend, movie actor, commercial pitchman and millionaire. With his wildly successful career, startling good looks and a gorgeous wife, he became an image of success for Black Americans and was embraced … Read more
