Prostate Cancer Research

The launch of our landmark report into prostate cancer screening at a cross-party event at the House of Commons yesterday will go down as a turning point in the fight against prostate cancer. Read our report and learn how you can make a difference to thousands of men’s lives each year at www.pcr.org.uk/PFYP

Give Now to make double the difference this Christmas! Directly support better diagnosis and treatments for when prostate cancer spreads to the bone. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eZf9Vc3Z https://lnkd.in/eKXkZ2DC

Just 24 hours to go until we launch our Big Give Christmas Challenge Appeal. Bookmark and Share the Campaign Page now! https://lnkd.in/eZf9Vc3Z If you’ve been patiently waiting to help support the work of the Bone Metastasis Collaboration Fund, we can’t thank you enough. The wait is almost over! The Appeal will be going live at midday tomorrow, all donations made will be doubled up to our target. https://lnkd.in/eV8YJZJd

Increased fat surrounding the prostate is linked to more aggressive disease, but we currently understand remarkably little about how fat promotes prostate cancer. Dr Claire Fletcher and Professor Charlotte Bevan are Investigating the link between fat and prostate cancer. They aim to identify new drug targets and markers for aggressive disease. To learn more about their research, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eYmz-3z2 https://lnkd.in/eFBwg__h

We are excited to partner with Efficacy EVA to host Black Communities: Building Trust in Health Care Systems on Tuesday, October 3rd, from 6:00–8:30 PM at JN Bank UK. As part of PCR’s focus on the Racial Disparity in prostate cancer, video interviews were held to discuss the nature of trust and how we can build trust in the scientific and healthcare sectors amongst the Black community in the UK. Come see the video compilation of powerful interviews with PCR CEO, Oliver Kemp and Jonah Rusere - Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Brian Quavar - Prostate Cancer Survivor, and Patrick Nyikavaranda - Academic Researcher Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eWSDpESb

We are thrilled about the recent investment into OXFORD VACMEDIX UK LIMITED through Proven Connect, our translational arm. This partnership reflects our commitment to advancing innovative medical research that has the potential to significantly improve patients' lives.

Neil is joining the search for a cure for prostate cancer. That is why he is taking part in Prostate Progress. If you have had a diagnosis of prostate cancer you can join him. Sign up today at www.ProstateProgress.org https://lnkd.in/eKNEqfxF

University of Sunderland researchers are backing Sir Chris Hoy’s calls for more prostate cancer screening for high-risk men. The Olympic cycling champion, 48, who has terminal cancer, has urged men with a family history of prostate cancer to see their GP for a blood test even if they are under 50. It comes as researchers at Sunderland have been working with members of the Black community in the north-east and Scotland for the last two years to develop and run workshops to raise awareness of prostate cancer risks, encourage men to get help early and discover the barriers to seeking help. Dr Floor Christie- de Jong, Lead Researcher and Associate Professor in Public Health in the School of Medicine at the University, said: "Early diagnosis saves lives, yet we lack a national screening programme to catch prostate cancer early." https://lnkd.in/eSpVGX-i

PCR is looking for an Events & Community Executive to join our fast-growing and high performing events fundraising team. Are you a proactive & keen learner with some experience of leading a project yourself, keen to get stuck in and have a real impact for people affected by prostate cancer? Apply to join the team by 2nd December here: https://lnkd.in/e-aSEa_Y and get in touch with hellison@pcr.org.uk for any questions or a chat about the role 😊

Junior is taking part in Prostate Progress. He is calling on anyone with prostate cancer, and particularly Black men, to take part. Join him and sign up today at ProstateProgress.org  https://lnkd.in/ek6jB3-x