Prostate & urology

Genetics and Genomics: A guide for patients in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish

This guide aims to increase the understanding around genetics and genomics for patients, their family and caregivers. Available in 5 languages - English, French, Italian, German and Spanish

Biosimilar Medicines

A series of videos about Biosimilars explaining their use in cancer treatment.

MRONJ (Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw) A Patient's Guide

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Cancer: A Guide for Patients

This patient resource was created as an informative reassurance for cancer patients and their carers around the world during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and aims to clarify most of the questions you have about cancer treatment during this time.

Involving young people in cancer research will improve future therapies

Lorna Fern identifies previous issues regarding the lack of young people participating in clinical trials in order to improve future treatments.

What's important for patients who have finished their cancer treatment?

Prof Maher discusses what's important for patients who have finished with there cancer treatment.

Use of robotics in kidney cancer surgery

Dr Vaessen talks about the pros and cons of minimally-invasive robotic surgery with open surgery. In particular, he notes that recovery is quicker and there is less blood loss with robotic surgery.

PSA in prostate cancer; what patients need to know.

Prof Loidl and Prof Bjartell discuss the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) and it's role in screening and monitoring prostate cancer and how it should be used in current clinical practice.

How can patients contribute to the improvement of cancer care?

Lt. Col. David Hamilton discusses his involvement in cancer care and the benefits of partaking in clinical trials.

Should I take part in a clinical trial?

Richard Stephens of NCRI and NCRN Consumer Liaison Groups, UK discusses clinical trials and the factors patients should consider before taking part.

Patient involvement in clinical trials

Shirley Harrison discusses her involvement with patient liaison groups and clinical trials.

Clinical trials and support groups for patients

Tom Haswell of NCRI and NCRN Consumer Liaison Groups discusses his involvement in support groups and clinical trials and the importance of improving the standard of care given to patients.

The advantages of donating tissue and participating in clinical trials

Adrienne Morgan explains the advantages that patients could experience when donating tissue for medical research and participating in clinical trials.

The benefits of therapeutic exercise for advanced cancer patients

Dr. Matthew Maddocks discusses how different forms of therapeutic exercise can help patients and their outcomes.

Depression in cancer patients

Dr. Mari Lloyd-Williams discusses depression in cancer patients and the importance of complementary therapy in the treatment against it.

Should people get screened for prostate cancer

Prof Otis Brawley discusses the issues surrounding prostate cancer screening and the treatment decisions that may follow

The benefits of aspirin to cancer patients

Dr Keith Spencer speaks on behalf of colon cancer patients on the risks and benefits that can be found when taking preventative aspirin.