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Testing & DiagnosisProstate Cancer Genetics: Should You Consider Germline or Genomic Testing?A prostate cancer diagnosis can bring up questions that go beyond treatment – why it happened, whether it runs in the family, and what it could mean for your children or siblings. Prostate cancer genetics is a fast-moving part of modern care. In the right setting, it can help clarify inherited risk, inform screening decisions,…Read article
Testing & DiagnosisPSA Anxiety: Understanding Fluctuations, False Positives and When to Seek Further TestingIf you’re having regular PSA tests, it’s easy for the number to start taking up too much space in your head. One result nudges up, the next drops back, and you’re left wondering what it all means. That spiral is common, and it’s often described as PSA anxiety. This article explains why PSA fluctuations happen,…Read article
Testing & DiagnosisEarly Detection: Should You Get an MRI Before Prostate Biopsy?When you’re facing questions about your prostate health, clarity matters. In recent years, the prostate MRI scan – especially multi‑parametric MRI (mpMRI) – has become central to early, accurate diagnosis. An MRI scan before prostate biopsy can help your clinical team decide whether a biopsy is needed at all, and if it is, where to…Read article
Life After TreatmentPreparing Your Home & Life for Recovery: Practical Tips for the First 4 Weeks After SurgeryRecovering well after prostate cancer surgery doesn’t start when you walk through your front door – it begins before you leave the hospital. With a little planning, you can make the first month at home calmer, safer, and more predictable. This guide focuses on the first four weeks of prostate cancer surgery recovery, offering practical…Read article
TreatmentRobotic Surgery Safety: Understanding the Risks & How Santis Mitigates ThemRobotic‑assisted prostatectomy is now the most common approach for prostate cancer surgery in the UK. Patients often ask two linked questions: is robotic prostate surgery safe, and what are the robotic prostate surgery risks to be aware of? Like any operation, it carries risks, but modern technology, rigorous planning, and experienced teams mean complications are…Read article
Life After TreatmentExploring Nutrition and the Microbiome in Prostate Cancer RecoveryAfter a prostate cancer operation, recovery is about more than wound healing and follow‑up appointments. What you eat – and how well your gut recovers from anaesthesia, antibiotics, and the stress of surgery – can influence energy levels, bowel function, and overall outcomes. In this guide, we explore how nutrition and the microbiome can support…Read article
Testing & DiagnosisHow Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Are Enhancing Prostate Cancer Surgical PlanningIf you’ve noticed how quickly technology reshapes daily life, the same is happening in prostate cancer care. In this article, we look at AI (Artificial Intelligence) and prostate cancer, showing how artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) are moving from research labs into clinics – an evolution of AI in prostate cancer. These tools help…Read article
TreatmentManaging Mental Health Through Prostate Cancer Treatment: Strategies Patients Don’t Hear EnoughA prostate cancer diagnosis can feel like the ground shifts beneath your feet. It’s common to experience a rush of emotions – worry about treatment, fear about the future, frustration at side‑effects. Just as we focus on the body, your mind deserves equal care. This article shares lesser‑known, practical ways to look after your mental…Read article
TreatmentSantis Health wins two awards for excellence in prostate cancer careSantis Health has been recognised with two significant accolades at the Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025: Best Prostate Cancer Surgery Clinic 2025 and the Patient Care Excellence Award 2025. Both honours were presented by SME News, underscoring our commitment to outstanding results and a consistently high standard of patient experience in private prostate cancer care….Read article
Testing & DiagnosisWhat to ask during a prostate cancer consultationFacing a prostate cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but asking the right questions, and getting clear, honest answers, can turn anxiety into clarity. Below you’ll find a practical checklist to guide your consultation and help you make informed decisions. Each question is followed by a brief explanation of what you might expect in response,…Read article
Testing & DiagnosisProstate cancer treatment options: Comparing radiotherapy and surgeryMany men diagnosed with localised prostate cancer find themselves weighing surgery or radiotherapy for prostate cancer control. Both can cure the disease, yet their routes to that goal look and feel distinctly different. This guide distils the essentials, blending recent UK and international evidence with insights from Santis Health, one of the UK’s leading centres…Read article
Life After TreatmentPossible symptoms & risk factors of prostate cancer: A checklist for menProstate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in UK men, accounting for nearly 28% of new male cancer cases each year. The encouraging news is that when caught early, the five‑year survival rate exceeds 95%, making timely checks invaluable. Overall, around one in six men will face a prostate cancer diagnosis during their lifetime,…Read article
