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
LOS ANGELES — Ten things to remember about O.J. Simpson, the NFL running back-turned actor who was acquitted of murdering his wife and her friend. The family announced on Simpson’s official X account that Simpson died Wednesday after battling prostate cancer. Simpson’s attorney confirmed to TMZ he died in Las Vegas. She was a waitress … Read more
Ever since Anthony Bridges found out he had prostate cancer six years ago, he hasn’t stopped talking about it. He told his Facebook friends immediately. Now, the 68-year-old man from Georgia spends time working with others to encourage other men to talk to their doctor about getting screened. Not everyone is as eager to share, … Read more
Positive patient Gary was told he had two years to live – 14 years ago (Image: Prostate Cancer UK) Prostate cancer drug trials could be accelerated “to save time, money and lives”, research suggests. Evidence showing how much a medicine can extend sufferers’ lives, known as overall survival, is usually considered the gold standard for … Read more
A reader asks: I am a 77-year-old man and was diagnosed with prostatitis at 49. I had a year with no symptoms, but they have returned again and don’t seem to be going away. On the advice of my previous doctor I’ve had a PSA test every year (my reading last May was 0.6) but … Read more
Prostate cancer is among the deadliest forms of the disease, causing around 12,000 deaths in the UK annually. It is also the second most common cause of cancer death among men. Cases are also rising, with diagnoses increasing by 48 percent since the early 1990s, according to Cancer Research UK. Part of what makes this … Read more
LONDON — The announcement Monday that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer has come as a shock to many in Britain, largely because the 75-year-old monarch has generally enjoyed good health through the years. Palace officials did not specify what kind of cancer the king has, or how serious his condition is. They … Read more
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with more than 52,000 men diagnosed with the disease every year on average. It can be hard to spot because it doesn’t usually cause any symptoms until the cancer has grown large enough to put pressure on the tube that carries urine from the bladder out … Read more
