The GFCT Blog

We are always striving to spread awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and how it can be life saving. Keep up with our news at the charity as well as industry-wide updates through our blog and social media platforms.


02/05/2025
Introducing GFCT Focal Therapy: Focal therapy is a precise, non-invasive treatment for prostate cancer set to change lives. Over 12,000 men in the UK each year could benefit from this treatment, but at the moment, the NHS does not have the technology, with HIFU machines only being available in 3 hospitals in the UK. Our mission is to expand access to focal therapy by equipping NHS hospitals with HIFU machines.Through ethical investments and donations, we are bridging the gap in resources, e...
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25/04/2025
Today marks a major step forward in the treatment of prostate cancer in the Midlands, as University Hospitals of Northamptonshire officially launch a new NHS Focal Therapy Service at Northampton General Hospital. This brings high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment to NHS prostate cancer patients in the region for the first time.  Graham Fulford MBE, founder of GFCT Focal Therapy, is attending the official launch today and shared his thoughts: “I’m delighted ...
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17/04/2025
Health testing for early diagnosis saves lives. Find out how…  Our Testing Events With help from partner organisations, we organise testing events all over the UK for the public to attend. Simply register online, book your slot and turn up for a quick blood test.  What can you get a test for? Your blood sample can be tested for: PSA, diabetes, cholesterol, thyroid, kidney function, liver function, vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron count and female hormones. W...
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11/04/2025
Summarised from an article by the Scottish Daily Mail:  It’s been nearly four decades since breast cancer screening was introduced in the UK. Yet, shockingly, men still don’t have a national screening programme for prostate cancer—one of the most common and deadly cancers among UK men. Experts across the country are calling for a nationwide, risk-adapted screening programme—a move that could save thousands of lives by catching prostate cancer earlier, when it...
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02/04/2025
Prioritise Your Health with Our Health Testing Services. Through conducting over 16,000 health tests, our results show that around 39% of adults score outside normal ranges on their health tests. Could that be you? Find out sooner rather than later. At GFCT, we are dedicated to boosting health awareness and facilitating early diagnosis through our extensive health testing services. In collaboration with our partner organisations, we offer a variety of tests that can empower individuals...
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25/03/2025
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 ...
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19/03/2025
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...
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13/03/2025
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...
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07/03/2025
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” 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 ...
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05/03/2025
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...
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