March 2020 - Birmingham Prostate Clinic

“We knew we were in safe hands.” Gordon and Lorraine Allbutt describe their experience of bladder cancer treatment at BPC.

Articles, Patient viewpoints March 31st, 2020

“Last year was a really bad year for Gordon. It started with a nasty case of shingles, then there were generally difficulties which were difficult to pin-point: he felt unsteady on his feet, not very ‘with it’. Gordon was referred to our local hospital in Dudley for what the consultant described as a ‘full service’. […]

What is it like to have a video consultation?

Articles, Consultants' blog March 31st, 2020

By Maya Harris, consultant urologist, the Birmingham Prostate Clinic As a nation, we are all bracing ourselves during the current lockdown due to COVID-19 emergency. In this difficult time, every trip to outside is a risky business, especially for those aged 70 and above people who have underlying conditions. However, life does not stop, and […]

The PSA is not a ‘bad’ test: it is a good test, properly used.

Consultants' blog, News March 19th, 2020

By Alan Doherty, consultant urologist, the Birmingham Prostate Clinic Something I consistently hear from both patients and GPs is the notion that the PSA test is a ‘bad’ test. I understand the basis of this: the measurement of the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) within the blood and a higher than expected level of PSA is […]

GB runner Nigel Watson had prostate cancer treatment at BPC one year ago and is planning a series of fund-raising runs once Covid restrictions are lifted.

Articles, Patient viewpoints March 14th, 2020

Update 15/04/2020: Due to the Coronavirus crisis, Nigel is currently training at home within the Government guidelines for allowed exercise. All endurance events have been cancelled due to the risks around the virus. “I was competing in an IronMan triathlon in Wales in October 2018 when I was suddenly taken ill. It turned out to […]

Month: March 2020

“We knew we were in safe hands.” Gordon and Lorraine Allbutt describe their experience of bladder cancer treatment at BPC.

What is it like to have a video consultation?

The PSA is not a ‘bad’ test: it is a good test, properly used.

GB runner Nigel Watson had prostate cancer treatment at BPC one year ago and is planning a series of fund-raising runs once Covid restrictions are lifted.

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