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The Latest Breaking News from Prostate Cancer UK

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and how common is it?

Dark Knight star Colin McFarlane recently revealed his diagnosis

The Independent UK

One in four black men in UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime

This is compared to just one in eight men of other ethnicities - but nearly four in five black men are not aware their ethnicity doubles their risk of diagnosis

Daily Mirror

Outlander star Colin McFarlane reveals he has prostate cancer just months after brother's own diagnosis

The 61-year-old actor said he is ‘one of the lucky ones’ as he has been ‘able to catch this very early’ and he's now bidding to raise awareness, especially amongst black men who are at a higher risk.

Daily Record

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Dark Knight, Doctor Who and Outlander star announced prostate cancer diagnosis

The 61-year-old actor is also the voice of The Cube

Wales Online

Prostate cancer chances revealed in quick test - and you may not even know you're at risk

The charity Prostate Cancer UK is urging people to take its free symptoms test, as it reveals two-thirds of men are unaware that the disease often has no obvious signs

Daily Mirror

Scots dad diagnosed with prostate cancer after reading article in newspaper

Brian Steele said that he was left in sheer "disbelief" after health officials diagnosed him with the disease last year - after spotting a column in a local paper.

Edinburgh Live

Call to ditch ‘test by request’ approach to prostate cancer care

Academics have called for a new strategy to reduce the potential harms of ‘overdiagnosis’.

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Study finds weight gain early in life increases risk of prostate cancer death by 27%

Decades-long study involving over 250,000 Swedish men establishes strong link to risk of fatal prostate cancer

The Guardian - UK

Prostate cancer risk of one in eight men rises to two in eight if you are Black

Mervyn Lynch went for a blood test after reading about the risk of prostate cancer that men face

Liverpool Echo

Three men living with prostate cancer attempt Yorkshire three peaks for charity

‘We hope that by doing this we will encourage people to get out and challenge themselves and do some good,’ said Kevin Webber.

The Independent UK

Man Utd’s under-fire defence must remain disciplined in FA Cup tie – Paul Parker

United are looking to produce a response from Thursday night’s chastening 3-0 Europa League loss at Sevilla.

The Independent UK

Real life of ITV Coronation Street's Beth Sutherland actress Lisa George - hidden talent, health diagnosis, soap break and being 'sacked'

She joined the ITV soap in 2011 as Beth Tinker and it wasn't her first time on the cobbles - or in a soap

Manchester Evening News

Son to take on marathon challenge on first anniversary of father’s cancer death

Martin Roby will be running the London Marathon in honour of his father, David.

The Independent UK

'I have 'Jolie gene' and petrified my cancer will return - new NHS drug gives me future'

Claire Spragg was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and discovered she carried the faulty BRCA2 gene. She was able to take a year's supply of olaparib, which is now available on the NHS

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Daily Record

Airdrie pensioner to do 80-mile walk for Prostate Cancer ridden brother and pal

Hugh has decided to do the gruelling walk after his brother and friend were diagnosed with the terrible disease.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle scientist says sugar is key to new test and drugs which could 'stop prostate cancer in its tracks'

A blood test developed in Newcastle could radically improve early treatment and detection of prostate cancer

Liverpool Echo

Man's life 'saved' by watching BBC Breakfast

Ted Sayers did a 30-second risk checker online after watching an interview on morning TV

Liverpool Echo

Changes in toilet habits could be red flag sign of a 'silent killer'

More than 52,000 people are diagnosed in the UK each year

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The Independent UK

Engineer diagnosed with ‘silent killer’ cancer without a single symptom

Mervyn Bryans, 69, experienced none of the signs typically associated with prostate cancer before he was diagnosed at 57

The Independent UK

Engineer diagnosed with ‘silent killer’ cancer without a single symptom

Mervyn Bryans, 69, experienced none of the signs typically associated with prostate cancer before he was diagnosed at 57

The Independent UK

Engineer diagnosed with ‘silent killer’ cancer without a single symptom

Mervyn Bryans, 69, experienced none of the signs typically associated with prostate cancer before he was diagnosed at 57

Wales Online

Research claims rectal examinations could miss early prostate cancer

Scientists believe a prostate-specific antigen blood test may be better at catching early stages of prostate cancer

The Independent UK

Rectal examinations for prostate cancer ‘may miss early stage disease’

A study showed that a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test was around four times better at detecting cancer.

The Independent UK

Engineer diagnosed with ‘silent killer’ cancer without a single symptom

Mervyn Bryans, 69, experienced none of the signs typically associated with prostate cancer before he was diagnosed at 57

Chronicle Live

North East Today: 'Arctic blast' hits region, woman hid behind ex's bins and three convicted of scam

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