Early detection saves lives – and it starts with a simple blood test. Prostate Cymru is leading an ambitious campaign across Wales to provide free or low-cost PSA tests to thousands of men, helping to catch prostate cancer early – when it's most treatable. Men often avoid testing due to outdated fears or lack of awareness. But the PSA test is quick, painless and finger-free. It's already flagged early signs of cancer in dozens of men –...

We’re proud to have been involved in the recent Prostate Cancer Conference at The Christie, jointly organised by Prostate Cancer Support (PCS) and The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT). Our friends at South Warwickshire Prostate Cancer Support Group (SWaPS) have written a fantastic summary of the day, and we’d love to share their blog:  On May 17th, Doug Badger our Chair attended a conference, jointly organised by Prostate Cancer Support (PCS) and the Graham Fulford Ch...

New research by University of Manchester using GFCT test results data highlights the power of community-based PSA testing in prostate cancer risk detection. Article: Charity-Provided Community-Based PSA Testing for Assessment of Prostate Cancer Risk in the UK: Clinical Implications and Future Opportunities By Artitaya Lophatananon, Graham Fulford, Jon Young, Susan Hart, Matthew Brine and Kenneth R. Muir. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men across the UK...

We are pleased to announce that GFCT are now sponsoring a medical support service in collaboration with Dr Asif Naseem, MBBS, BSc, HONs, BCAM, MRCGP. Who is Dr Naseem? Dr Naseem is an experienced general practitioner specialising in health screening and lifestyle medicine as well as both men's and women's health. At GFCT, we are collaborating with Dr Naseem to provide high quality health and lifestyle guidance based on your test results. Why use this service?&nbs...

Hosted at The Christie Hospital, Manchester, the Prostate Cancer Support Conference, supported by GFCT, brought together patients, clinicians, and community advocates for the cause. The event aimed to empower men with knowledge to make informed choices about PSA testing and prostate cancer treatment options. The day featured a diverse programme including insights from Graham Fulford MBE on PSA testing, a moving talk by Jo Mellor from Mentell on the theme of ‘Men, is it time to talk?&r...

A remarkable night in Torquay… The Torbay Prostate Support Association’s latest PSA testing event saw a record 370 men show up, proving how community-led health initiatives are filling the gap left by the lack of a national screening programme. Of those tested, 30 received red alerts, most without symptoms. Thanks to dedicated volunteers and organisers like Ian Nightingale and Wendy Symons, these men now have a chance at early diagnosis and better outcomes.&...

Graham Fulford, founder of GFCT and GFCT Focal Therapy, was diagnosed with prostate cancer early this year. An update from Graham:  I have now received the results of my most recent PSA test, which has come back at 3.44, slightly lower than my previous result. Barring any unexpected findings from the outstanding Prostatype test, I will proceed with the next PSA test in September, followed by an MRI scan in October. Encouraging news, as you might agree! Interestingly, I arranged th...

On 25th April 2025, Northampton General Hospital launched their new NHS Focal Therapy Service which marked a major step forward in the treatment of prostate cancer in the Midlands, bringing HIFU treatment to prostate cancer patients in the region.  Fri 9th May Update We understand the hospital will be treating its first patients with HIFU on 4th June 2025. At GFCT, we want to say a huge congratulations to everyone involved in this groundbreaking moment for men in the Mid...

Graham’s Prostate Cancer Update: “It's now 4 months since my initial diagnosis so I'm going for my first follow up PSA test today. Wish me luck!” - Graham  Read Graham’s story, dated 7th March 2025:  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” ran...

Rishi Sunak, British MP, attended a recent Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing event organised by Darlington Lions Club, supported by the team at The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust. Mr Sunak has recently joined Prostate Cancer Research as an ambassador. Read more here. It is wonderful to see that PCR UK are supporting prostate awareness testing. Early diagnosis saves lives. Get your PSA test today!Make an appointment at one of our testing events or or...