On Focus

Alex González from Sonacare Medical, leading developers of HIFU systems for prostate cancer, explains the origins of HIFU technology and how it has developed to become a powerful non-invasive treatment for prostate cancer.

Chris Lewis, founder of one of the UK’s largest and most influential online cancer communities, joins Clare to discuss how cancer communities are evolving to support many cancer patients, not just as a source of communal solace but as a powerful political and media advocate for patient rights and improved services.

Consultant Urologist Raj Nigam discusses how age discrimination occurs in prostate cancer treatment, and shares his thoughts on how older men can address this.

TFTC patient Mark Stubbs discusses how seeking a second opinion for his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment led to an unforeseen approach and better outcome.

Consultant Urologist Tim Dudderidge discusses the stages in the imaging-led prostate cancer diagnostic pathway, and outlines what patients need to know.

Patient advocate Jackie Reubin discusses women’s and partner’s roles in supporting men with prostate cancer, and the impact these have on their own health and well-being. A video of Jackie and her husband Barry can be seen here .

In the seventh of our audio series, Prost8 founder Paul Sayer discusses his personal journey to establish a charity aiming to change the conversation around prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer survivor and campaigner Gogs Gagnon discusses how writing and promoting his book “Prostate Cancer Strikes: Navigating the Storm” served as a catharsis on his personal journey. Gogs shares insights on a range of learnings and experiences, including how to challenge diagnostic information and treatment recommendations. Gogs has become a social media phenomenon – find him at his websi...

TFTC patient Perry Letcher discusses his experience with early-stage prostate cancer and why he moved from Active Surveillance to Focal Therapy in his treatment.

Consultant Urologist Alan Doherty from the Birmingham Prostate Centre discusses the advances in imaging and radiology that now make focal therapy a preferable treatment to Active Surveillance.

Consultant Urologist Marc Laniado discusses the mental health challenges facing men diagnosed with prostate cancer, and explores how these are best managed. In this interview, Marc highlights the anxiety caused by perceived trade offs between curing cancer and losing sexual and urinary functions and explains how focal therapy helps many men deal with this.

Consultant Urologist Raj Nigam discusses over- and mis- use of hormone therapy for men with early stage prostate cancer, and how this is reinforcing health inequalities.

Consultant Urologist Tim Dudderidge on how prostate cancer patients in the UK have a right to know their treatment choices, embodied and codified in law through the Montgomery Ruling, and discusses how Covid-19 has impacted prostate care. (05:37) - test link one (09:36) - test link two