We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Eddie Jordan, the charismatic former Formula 1 team owner, after his battle with this insidious disease. His story is a stark reminder of why early detection of prostate cancer is so crucial. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, yet it often goes undetected until it's too late. A simple PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test can help catch the disease in its early stages when treatment is most effective. Regular PSA testing ...

Important Update on Home Testing Kit PricingDue to an increase in Royal Mail’s postage costs, The Doctors Laboratory has had to adjust the pricing of our home testing kits. We regret this necessary change but must pass on this increase. As of March 13th, the new cost for a Home Testing Kit is £29.99. Get Tested in the Comfort of Your Own HomeLooking for a convenient way to monitor your health? Our home testing kits provide a simple and reliable solution. We deliver the kit direc...

At GFCT, we are looking to recruit ambassadors in rural counties to help run health testing events in the community. Did you know that 40% of adults are falling outside normal ranges on their health tests?* Early detection is key to getting the best possible treatment for your health concerns, before it's too late. Which is why we want to make health testing events accessible to all.Graham Fulford MBE who founded GFCT said, "Whilst we're still primarily...

My Journey to Date Having run a prostate health awareness charity for 21 years now, it won’t surprise the reader to learn that I’ve kept a regular eye on my own PSA score. It’s always been within “normal” ranges for my age, starting with a score of just 0.8 in November 2005 when I was 58 and peaking in March 2019 at 3.67, after which it slowly decreased to 2.00 in October 2024. I’ve had the odd urinary issues over the years including being diagnosed with ...

A series of BBC reports have gone live today detailing concerns over PSA home testing kits. At GFCT, we have been conducting PSA tests for over 20 years, which have led to over 3,200 cancer diagnoses that otherwise may not have been discovered. PSA testing does not directly detect prostate cancer, but is an important indicator for determining your risk level. As well as our testing events, we offer home kits. Please note that our PSA home testing kits are NOT the same as the PSA lateral flo...

A team of friends from Lymm Rugby Club are preparing to cycle 250 miles this Easter in memory of their friend Liam, raising donations for The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust and raising awareness about the importance of early diagnosis of prostate cancer.  Liam’s Story  Liam, a beloved figure in the rugby community, passed away on 14th January 2024 at the age of 60 after a battle with prostate cancer. Liam had no symptoms before his diagnosis. At 55 years old, what bega...

Please get involved in our new dementia study that aims to enhance early detection, improve prevention, and shape future health policies surrounding dementia. Dementia is a life changing syndrome that is set to affect 1.6 million people in the UK by 2040. GFCT and our research team at Manchester University are determined to advance research around dementia and help change the trajectory of the condition by improving early detection and prevention, which is why we are conducting this new Com...

Graham Fulford and Susan Hart attended the Kings Award for Enterprise Presentation on Friday the 31st January 2025 at Warwick University.  GFCT were honoured to attend this event highlighting the achievements of businesses across Warwickshire and the West Midlands. These awards celebrate excellence in Innovation, Sustainability, Export, and Social Responsibility—showing how businesses are driving meaningful change.As a charity, we were especially inspired by hearing suc...

We are proud to announce that we now have closer working links with Prost8 - a charity dedicated to helping newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients access the best available treatment. GFCT founder, Graham Fulford MBE, said "I was introduced to Paul Sayer, founder of Prost8, at BAUS last year and was immediately impressed by his passion, knowledge and determined approach to helping men get the best treatment.”   Having been diagnosed himself with prostate can...

Expanding Access to HIFU Treatment for Prostate Cancer: GFCT’s Mission A Call for Ethical Investments to Improve Prostate Cancer Treatment Accessibility For over 20 years, GFCT has led the way in advocating for early prostate cancer diagnosis and improved treatment options. Now, in a groundbreaking initiative, we are seeking to raise £1 million to finance the purchase of three High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) machines, ensuring that men outside London have acce...