Does empowering men on active surveillance for prostate cancer improve patient compliance and reduce conversion to treatment?
Active surveillance is a major treatment option for patients with favourable prognosis prostate cancer, such as those regarded as Cambridge Prognostic Group (CPG) 1 and 2 [1]. The rationale for this management strategy is the lack of survival benefit from...
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Matthew Bultitude. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into...
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Carmel Ramage. Can you tell us a little bit about what first attracted you...
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A joint meeting between Prostate Cancer UK, The Royal Marsden Hospital, the Institute of Cancer Research, and the Royal Society of Medicine.
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Set in the stunning resort of La Plagne, the 2026 Winter Meeting will offer a week of expert-led updates across general and specialist urology. Running annually since 1981, this popular event is designed for generalists seeking to enhance their knowledge in a relaxed, collegial environment.
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The first national meeting in collaboration with Lady Garden Foundation to address the unique challenges in the diagnosis, treatment and management of cancer of the vulva.
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Prostate Scotland notes the recommendation from the UK National Screening Committee (NSC) on Friday...
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Tickets are now on sale for Prestonfield’s annual Burns Supper, taking place on Thursday...
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Part time Band 7 Urology Nurse Specialists...
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New analysis by Prostate Cancer UK uncovers inequalities in mortality and refutes prevailing beliefsProstate cancer mortality rates continue to be higher in Black men than white men,...
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A new drug could keep cancer under control for longer for men with advanced...
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Our very good friend Sophie Hornby, who many of you will know through her...
Advanced renal tumours
Case 1 A 67-year-old gentleman underwent a CT scan after presenting with visible haematuria and weight loss. His comorbidities include hypertension, type II diabetes mellitis and hypercholesterolaemia. He is a smoker. Figure 1. Figure 2. What do Figures 1 and...
Full DetailsAmbient scribes: the silent revolution
Clinical practice is in the midst of a profound digital transformation with a new wave of technology gaining increasing prominence: ambient scribes. These AI-powered tools streamline documentation by converting doctor–patient conversations into structured clinical notes in near real time. Healthcare...
Full DetailsBritish VC to Nazi SS – the story of a cystoscope
In this series of articles, I am going to show you some of the exhibits contained in the Museum of Urology, hosted on the BAUS website (www.baus.org.uk). Part of the joy of studying the history of urology is the detective...
Full DetailsFrom Peyronie to Foley: the backstories behind the urology legends
Eponyms play a significant role in the field of urology, serving as a bridge between historical medical discoveries and modern clinical practice. For urology trainees, understanding these eponyms is more than just memorising names; it enriches our grasp of key...
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Partial nephrectomy has become the standard of care in the management of small renal...
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A 75-year-old male with a history of prostate adenocarcinoma (T3b/T4 N1 M1b, Gleason 4+3)...
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Congenital non-visualisation of penis is a rare form of buried penis. It affects the...
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Most testicular cancers present with a painless lump on the testes, and most are...
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Radical surgical treatment of prostate cancer has become minimally invasive owing to robotic assisted...
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Treatment of prostate cancer in renal transplant recipients is challenging due to a lack...























