In a major milestone for men’s health, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has performed a record 12 Aquablation procedures in a single day at Frimley Park Hospital, setting a new benchmark for prostate treatment in the UK. The pioneering robot-assisted waterjet technique - known as Aquablation therapy - is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous condition that causes the prostate to enlarge and often leads to urin...

GFCT held its 2025 conference on Thursday 23rd October at Warwick Racecourse, welcoming over 100 delegates from across the UK. The day was filled with inspiring talks, thought-provoking discussions, and expert insights on prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment, and men’s health — all united by a shared goal of improving awareness, prevention, and early detection. Celebrating Growth and Charity GoalsThe day began with an opening address from CEO S...

Men across Lancashire are being urged to take a proactive approach to prostate health, as South Ribble MP Paul Foster called for improved testing rates in the county. Foster, who has a strong family history of prostate cancer, revealed that his grandfather died from the disease and his father is currently living with stage four prostate cancer. After recently taking his own PSA blood test, he’s encouraging other men, particularly those over 50, to do the ...

At GFCT, our mission is to make proactive health testing simple, affordable, and accessible for everyone. With over 380,000 tests completed and more than 3,800 cancers detected early, we’re proud to continue empowering communities to take control of their well-being. Our testing programme offers both event-based and at-home blood tests, giving you the flexibility to check your health wherever and whenever suits you best. All tests are processed by our trusted laboratory partners to en...

Despite prostate cancer being the most common male cancer in the UK, there is still no national screening programme - a gap that continues to cost lives. The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT) and My PSA Tests are proud to support Prostate Cancer Research (PCR) in their ongoing mission to make a targeted national prostate cancer screening programme a reality. Yesterday, Graham Fulford MBE, Founder of GFCT, attended the All Party Parliamentary Group at the House of Commons, hosted by PCR...

The Sunday Times published a powerful article on 12th October. Please read our summary: A new National Prostate Cancer Audit has revealed a worrying inequality in prostate cancer diagnosis across England. Men living in the most affluent areas are twice as likely to be diagnosed as those in the poorest - and Black men, who face double the average risk, are also being diagnosed far less often than expected. Experts warn this growing gap is costing lives. With&nbs...

Men over 40, do you know this key information on prostate health? Please read the below and share the attached document.What is a PSA test?  PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a protein produced by prostate cells.  A PSA test is a blood test that measures how much PSA is in your blood.  A raised PSA level may indicate a prostate issue such as (but not necessarily) benign enlargement, prostatitis, or prostate cancer. Why get a PSA test? It can provide warning signs...

Jason Yeo, a 54-year-old father of two from Devon, discovered he had prostate cancer thanks to a simple at-home PSA test his wife purchased in early 2023. Despite showing no symptoms, the test flagged a problem - and when Jason sought help from his GP, he was advised to “watch and wait” under active surveillance. Concerned by rising PSA levels, Jason pursued a private MRI scan that revealed an enlarged prostate. Just months later, his PSA levels had nearly doubled, and he was di...

At Bloomberg, Jason Gale and Ashleigh Furlong recently reported on the groundbreaking work of Professor Hashim Ahmed, Chair of Urology at Imperial College London. Their feature highlights how Ahmed and his team are pioneering a new way forward in prostate cancer treatment - one that could save lives while sparing men from many of the harsh side effects of conventional approaches. Summary For decades, men with prostate cancer have been faced with a stark choice: live with the disea...

We were proud to team up with the Stoke Lions, Rotary Club, and local partners to host a hugely successful PSA testing event at Port Vale, with nearly 500 men coming through the doors to be tested. Please watch the video below. The evening was buzzing with activity as men registered, spoke with volunteers, and completed their blood tests. Carol Godden, Stoke-on-Trent Lions President, said: “It’s going phenomenally well. We’re already halfway through our target, and th...