Prostate cancer research launched to help men
The NHS is working with the charity Prostate Cancer Research to provide unique access to healthcare data for research that could transform patient care and treatment of the disease.
Prostate Progress, a new project launched by Prostate Cancer Research, has been selected to take part in the programme run by NHS England. The initiative is the first of a series of ‘driver projects’ which will support innovative uses of health data.
Video about Prostate Progress
Watch the animation below all about Prostate Progress and find out what it is, how simple it is for anyone with a diagnosis of prostate cancer (past or present) to join, and how by taking part you can help save lives.
Actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry is also helping the NHS to encourage prostate cancer patients to sign up to the research.
Did you know?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in Yorkshire, with over 4,000 men diagnosed back in 2021. (Source: Yorkshire Cancer Research). Nationally, around 37,000 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Prostate cancer generally affects men over 50 and is rare in younger men. It’s the most common type of cancer in men.
