Health Awareness
Men’s Healthcare Q4 2023
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Prioritising prostate health in the black community
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men in the UK, responsible for the death of one man every 45 minutes. Black men face an even higher risk. The reasons for prostate cancer more widely impacting black men than any other race are complex, intertwined and varied. Some reasons black men are more at...
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Advancements in ultrasound technology ease prostate cancer diagnosis
Ultrasound technology is playing an important role in helping clinicians make critical diagnoses in patients and plan onward treatment strategies. Tissue biopsies, though invasive and sometimes uncomfortable, are crucial for diagnosing conditions such as prostate cancer and liver or kidney disease. Using ultrasound technology, clinicians can decide on treatment protocols and future therapies based on...
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Why men should talk openly about erection difficulties
Erection difficulty is more common than most people think. People may feel awkward talking about it, but opening up about the subject can help find solutions to treat it. Usually, men aren’t shy when it comes to talking about sex. However, there’s one sexual topic that remains a taboo subject that they would rather forget...
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Enlarged prostate symptoms are distressing: here’s what you can do about it
Benign prostatic hyperplasia — or an enlarged prostate — is not cancer, but its symptoms can be severely life-limiting. Thankfully, a safe treatment is available. The likelihood of developing an enlarged prostate — or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — increases with age. More than 50% of all men in their sixties and as many as...
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Choosing the right treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia in the UK
Men are receiving robotically assisted benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment in the UK. The method has been proven to preserve continence and sexual function for patients. A growing number of men are receiving revolutionary treatment to relieve the debilitating symptoms of enlarged prostates. The procedure utilises robotically assisted surgery and a targeted heat-free waterjet to tackle...
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Testicular torsion: why we should normalise testes education in schools
Testicular torsion is a time-critical medical emergency that can have serious long-term implications if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Testicular torsion is caused by the twisting of the blood supply of the testis, leading to reduced blood flow. If left for a few hours, the testicle could become unsalvageable despite having surgery. Criticality of testicular...
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Tackling men’s mental health: how to ensure equal access is the norm
In the UK, 12.5% of men suffer from common mental health disorders. The statistics are a stark reminder of the importance of improving men’s access to mental health services. About 76% of suicides in the country are committed by men, making it the leading cause of death for men under 35. Despite greater national focus...
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Male factor infertility — what is it?
Around 15% of couples do not achieve pregnancy within one year. Infertility is when a sexually active, non-contracepting couple does not achieve spontaneous pregnancy within one year. Although 50% of infertility is associated with a male factor, investigation and treatment of men often remain rare as an initial step in the journey of a couple...
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Institutional support is central to the future of European continence care
Patient voices are leading the way to better continence care in Europe. Momentum is building and patients are demanding policy change and institutional support. Incontinence is a pervasive issue with a heavy physical and psychosocial toll on patients and their loved ones. Incontinence is also connected to higher rates of anxiety and depression. Support for...
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Prostate cancer advanced radiotherapy: how five-day treatment works
Five-day prostate cancer treatment is available using smart technology, which enables men to return to their normal lives quickly, with peace of mind. The MRIdian SMART technology is an exciting step in treating a disease affecting more than 52,000 men each year. Prostate cancer, caught at an early stage before it’s spread, has a good...
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The 5 signs of depression in men — and how you can help
Spotting when someone you love is struggling can be difficult. Approximately one in three women and one in five men have an episode of major depression by the age of 65.1 Depression can look different in men, so it’s important to be able to spot the hidden clues. Sadness, apathy and withdrawal are often thought of...
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Changing trends in how men seek support and advice online
Increasing numbers of men have been seeking support through an online forum. Has the switch to online helped men open up about health? Our private online forum at Fight Bladder Cancer now has over 5,000 members and is supervised by administrators and 10 moderators from around the globe, 24 hours a day, seven days a...
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About 1 in 4 Black men will get prostate cancer — regular tests save lives
Around 1 in 4 Black men will get prostate cancer, and shockingly, they’re twice as likely to get the disease compared with other men. A man with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage is also at risk of prostate cancer from an earlier age than the rest of the population. We don’t yet know all the...
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Let’s talk about bladders — you might help someone become a cancer survivor
Bladder cancer is the 8th most common cancer for men in the UK and predominantly affects the elderly; it is highest in people aged 85 to 89.1 Discussions with men about their health can sometimes be challenging for many reasons, from stigma to attitude, preconceptions, personalities and relationships. Some topics, however, cannot and should not be...
