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5/6/14 SCVO Scottish Charity Awards Final

2014-06-05T16:24:00.002-07:00

ELPCSG celebrated at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh narrowly missing being chosen by a worthy winner, the caravan Project. See more pics in the Gallery.

14/6/14 High risk men unaware of prostate cancer threat

2014-06-04T08:47:00.001-07:00

Todays Times (Page 14) says Men who are most likely to get prostate cancer are “walking around like ticking time bombs” because they do not know that they are at risk, a charity has claimed.Men do not discuss the disease with GPs and risk missing out on early treatment, Prostate Cancer UK said. There is no screening programme for Britain’s most common male cancer so men have to rely on themselves to spot signs of the disease, which kills 11,000 a year. Owen Sharp head of PC UK said said some men over 50 with a family history or were black had a higher percentage of getting PCa but were unaware of this as there is no National Screening Programme.

2/6/14 Protein, Fat and Dairy Links to Prostate Cancer

2014-06-02T13:28:00.003-07:00

Protein, Fat, and Dairy Linked to Prostate Cancer

A diet high in fiber and carbohydrates and low in fat, protein, and dairy products may prevent prostate cancer, according to research presented this week at the American Urological Association annual meeting.

Researchers analyzed the dietary habits of almost 10,000 men at risk for or suffering from prostate cancer. Results showed that a diet high in complex carbohydrates and low in protein and fat reduced cancer risk by 60 to 70 percent. Further, a fiber-rich diet reduced the risk by 70 to 80 percent. Researchers also observed an association between drinking milk and advanced prostate cancer.In addition, dietary habits may lead to several conditions that increase the risk for prostate cancer, including obesity and high blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Men with two of these risk factors had a 35 percent increased risk for prostate cancer; three to four risk factors increased cancer risk by 94 percent. Researchers hope to provide clearer links between lifestyle choices and cancer prevention.

2/6/14 Protect 2014 Newsletter

2014-06-02T01:56:00.002-07:00

See latest issue of Protec Newsletter , go to Downloads , under Health Public domain documents.

Interesting facts that over 100,000 men have been recruited to the trial with over 3,000 diagnosed with prostate cancer. The results are expected for publication in 2016.

28/5/14 Next Edinburgh Mtg and AGM - June 12th 7 pm

2014-05-28T04:41:00.002-07:00

The next Edinburgh Meeting of ELPCSG at Maggies Centre will include our AGM. Please check web site for more information on the meeting.

13/5/14 Donation by Dunbar Rotary Club

2014-05-14T00:55:00.003-07:00

£1500 presented to Rob Lester (Chairman ELPCSG) on 13/5/14 by Alan Burchell , Chairman of Dunbar Rotary Club.

13/5/14 - NICE and Enzalutamide

2014-05-14T00:48:00.003-07:00

After a climbdown by the NHS treatments adviser, men in England /Wales with advanced prostate cancer will be given a second chance to benefit from powerful modern drugs when a first therapy fails. See article in Times

9/5/14 Last day of Voting for ELPCSG for Scottish Charity Awards

2014-05-08T02:26:00.004-07:00

Last day of voting for this year's Scottish Charity awards. The final to be held June 5th at the Assembly Rooms. Please go to this web site and vote..Thanks!

8/5/14 Prostate Cancer UK offer Comedy to help PCa sufferers

2014-05-08T02:24:00.003-07:00

Are you a prostate cancer patient? Why not join us for a Taster Workshop and learn how comedy can
help improve your confidence and self-esteem from our professional stand-up comedians.

email cssscotland@prostatecanceruk.org or call on 0141 314 0050.

7/8/14 Dr Snuffy Myers Video clips on Treatment

2014-05-08T02:21:00.002-07:00

Dr Snuffy Myers talks on video about Active Surveillance or Radiation, Active Surveillance or Surgery and when a Prostatectomy is the Right choice.

25/4/14 SCVO confirm ELPCSG in Charity Awards Final - Please vote for us..

2014-04-27T09:54:00.000-07:00

ELPCSG nominated as one of the finalists in this year's Scottish Charity awards. The final to be held June5th at the Assembly Rooms. To win we also need votes so please go to this web site and vote..Thanks!

Scotland Against Cancer Conference June 2nd Edinburgh

2014-04-22T08:03:00.004-07:00

Scotland against Cancer Conference takes place June 2nd in Edinburgh, for more click HERE.

13/4/13 - Robots and Prostate Cancer

2014-04-13T03:39:00.000-07:00

New life-saving surgical techniques are not being adopted quickly enough in British hospitals. That is the stark conclusion of a report by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS). Click HERE for article in Todays Independent.

11/4/14 BBC PR - How often is PCa mis-diagnosed ?

2014-04-11T13:10:00.003-07:00

See BBC article based on Cambridge research..Click HERE

11/4/14 - Hannah Howie, daughter of Derek Howie ELPCSG Member

2014-04-11T12:41:00.001-07:00

Hannah Howie , daughter of ELPCSG member Derek Howie who has PCa is running the Edinburgh Marathon 2014 to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK. To donate Click HERE

11/4/14 - Two excellent Donations made today !

2014-04-11T09:11:00.006-07:00

Great donation of £570 by Alan & Susan Pate and Anne & Mike Brough who walked from Milngavie to Pitlochry to raise money for Prostate Cancer support.

AND

Generous donation by Lloyds Bank staff in Edinburgh today who raised £424 for ELPCSG and Lloyds plan to match the amount!!

11/4/14 - Men given 'false hope' by tests that underestimate severity of disease - Telegraph

2014-04-11T03:29:00.001-07:00

Men with prostate cancer being given 'false hope' by tests that underestimate severity of disease - Daily Telegraph Article.

11/4/14 - Prostate Cancer Study Day Murrayfield Stadium May 15th

2014-04-11T00:35:00.002-07:00

Macmillan Cancer Support is working in partnership with Prostate Cancer UK to provide prostate cancer patients and their carers with a FREE information and workshop event. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to enhance your knowledge of prostate cancer issues, keep abreast of the key developments in
prostate cancer and to meet and talk with other people affected by prostate cancer and their carers.
Parking will be available at Murrayfield Stadium on the day and refreshments and lunch will also be provided free of charge. Go to News and Events page (under Meeting Information) to see downloads and more info.
Event: Prostate Cancer Study Day
Date: 15th May 2014
Time: 09.15 to 15.45
Cost: Free
Places are limited at this event and we expect demand to be high. To
secure a place please complete a registration form and return it before
the 2nd of May 2014 to:
To Register LandDScotlandEvents@Macmillan.org.uk
Or mail it to: Learning & Development
Macmillan Cancer Support , Level 3 , 132 Rose Street, Edinburgh , EH2 3JD

31/3/14 - Macmillan News

2014-03-31T12:43:00.002-07:00

See latest Macmillan On Line Newsletter, click HERE

26/3/14 West Lothian Courier Article on Genetics Mtg held on 25th March 2014

2014-03-27T09:36:00.003-07:00

West Lothian Courier Article on Genetics Mtg held on 25th March 2014, go to News and Events page.

25/3/14 - In Prostate Cancer Awareness month.. ELPCSG West Lothian host Genetics/Inheritance and prostate cancer lecture.

2014-03-01T08:45:00.002-08:00

To mark ‘National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month’, the West Lothian branch of ELPCSG is organising a major meeting on the subject of Genetic Inheritance and Prostate Cancer at 11.00 am on the 25th March at Livingston FC Stadium. The guest speaker will be Audrey Ardern-Jones of the UK Genetic Prostate Cancer Study (UKGPCS). UKGPCS has been undertaking a number of key studies with special relevance to men in Scotland: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect men in the UK. Each year around 41,000 men are diagnosed with the disease and more than 10,000 die of it. In Scotland the latest figure is 881. NHS Lothian recently published information from the World Health Organisation indicating that the projected number of men in the Edinburgh area diagnosed with the disease is expected to increase by 50% from 2012 to 2018/22. These figures highlight the need for early detection of men at high risk because prostate cancer is a preventable disease if caught early enough. Precise knowledge of the causes of prostate cancer remains limited,but one of the few factors recognised is that men with a family history of the disease are at higher risk.This makes even more alarming recently published research by Prostate Cancer UK that only 11% of GPs in Scotland initiated discussions on prostate cancer with men under 50 who were without symptoms but with a family history of the disease. The Edinburgh and Lothian Prostate Cancer Group (ELPCSG) is concerned that many men are either ignored or told that there is no need to get a screening PSA test until they are over 50. But if a father or older brother is diagnosed when under 60, the relative should certainly request a PSA test be done ten years before the age that diagnosis was made. Many health professionals are now saying that aged 40 is the age to start asymptomatic screening if a first degree relative is diagnosed under age 60. For more information on meeting go to ELPCSG West Lothian page. Click.HERE

21/2/2014 BBC and in press today and study re genetic mutations and benefit to screening

2014-02-21T05:39:00.001-08:00

See BBC announcement that scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research in London had identified 13 genetic mutations linked to PCa which could serve as the basis for a more accurate screening programme. If a man carries these mutations, he has twice the likelihood of developing PCa and 15 times that it will be aggressive, which will help make an informed decision about AS vs interventions.The study will be extended to 2,000 men from the pilot involving 191 men. Also in Times see Link.

15/2/2014 - Restriction on drugs for advanced prostate cancer patients..

2014-02-16T07:17:00.001-08:00

Sunday Telegraph today...see article regarding restriction of drugs for advanced prostate cancer treatment CLICK HERE. Thankfully in Scotland no such restriction applies.

4/2/2014 Letter to Times from ELPCSG

2014-02-05T10:19:00.001-08:00

See letter from Kerry Napuk Associate. Committee member ELPCSG to the Times

Dear Sirs

You reported in today's paper that the Scottish Cancer Prevention Network stressed the role of exercise and, to a lesser extent, diet in preventing cancer. However, no mention was made about how baby aspirin affects cancer.

Recent research studies on the impact of a daily dose of baby aspirin indicated the following: over three years, reduced chance of developing Ca by 23% (25% in women;) once diagnosed, over six and a half years, reduced the spreading of cancer by 55% ; over five years cut the risk of dying by 37% ; and reduced risk of bowel cancer by 40%.

While it has proven very difficult to change behaviour around weight control and exercise, it should not be difficult to convince people to take one 75 mg of aspirin each day.

Yours sincerely

Kerry Napuk

3/2/2014 Prostate Scotland launch appeal for Da Vinci robot in Scotland

2014-02-04T06:46:00.001-08:00

Blue Horizon Robot Appeal : Launch on Monday 3rd February at National Museum for Scotland was organised by Prostate Scotland.Speakers: Robert Wilson, Sir Tom Farmer, William Samuel and Anna Gregor. Rob Lester also of ELPCSG. Aim is to bring robotically – assisted surgery to Scotland. Target £1.5 million.Video showed Da Vinci Robot being used at St George’s Hospital in London with the surgeon sitting at a console away from the operating table and the robot in place over the patient.The video showed the arms turning 360˚ with scalpel cutting and stitching. Advantages are better vision and more comfortable position for surgeon, steadier hold of scalpel, fewer complications (less bleeding and postoperative pain) with better margins for removal of prostate tissue and earlier discharge home. Figures include over 30 robots in England, around 40 in the Netherlands and Belgium, 5 Finland, 2 in Ireland and several in Turkey. Campaign underway in Wales for Cardiff “Operation Robot” 70% prostatectomies in USA are robot-assisted.