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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...