One of Valentina’s cysts was later discovered to be 8cm in size and "filled with hair and teeth". Despite the diagnosis, Valentina continued to grapple with cysts, severe pain, bloating ...

But it is not as simple as that. Not by a long shot. Haydn’s father and uncle both had prostate cancer. His father died last September from unrelated causes, 15 years after having his prostate ...

Finally, at 15, an intravaginal scan revealed an ovarian cyst, leading to a polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis. The NHS describes PCOS as a condition causing irregular periods, excess ...

Maya Dhillon takes on April’s talking points – what responsibilities do GPs have in caring for transgender patients, and are we any closer to a national prostate screening programme? One non-GP news ...

Prostate cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among men globally. In the United States, it holds the top spot as the most common cancer diagnosis among men. One of the ...

A urine test for prostate cancer has proved to be far more accurate at detection than the current blood tests used. The new technique is now the ‘prime candidate’ for potential clinical trials ...

Comedian Milton Jones has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 60-year-old, who is known for his appearances on Mock The Week, has cancelled a number of UK tour dates as he ...

PROSTATE cancer could be detected early by a simple urine test, according to new research. The breakthrough could potentially save thousands of lives as it is the most common cancer among men in ...

A newly published study involving researchers from Karolinska Institutet indicates that prostate cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage through a simple urine sample. With the aid of AI and ...

Most prostate cancers eventually stop responding to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). At this time, the cancers usually are metastatic, meaning the cancer has spread to distant parts of the body.

When I explain that evolving science suggests the digital rectal exam is not necessarily the best way to screen for prostate cancer, I see a look of surprise – followed by one of joyous relief.