Stuart McCracken

Northern Irish dad of 2. Urologist and prostate cancer researcher at Newcastle University and Sunderland.

[Hari Ratan @lithohlr]

@uronote hits double figures next Friday 13th June with a session on UTUC. Brilliant panel including Kay Thomas, Mark Cutress and Nottingham's very own @davidbratt17

[Stuart McCracken @mccrackenstuart]

@boldonallotment @marty_lawrance @SeeTyneandWear

[African Caribbean @AfricanCaribbe2]

Coming soon.#WindrushSunderlandFC using afrobeat and football to promote #peace #UnityInDiversity gigs in @SunderlandUK @StadiumOfLight @SundCulture @SunderlandLive @nearneighbours @mhclg @KiMcGuinness @TNLComFund @CFTyneWearNland @TheMACTrust @SunderlandUK @SunMusicHub @benno_4

[Colin Davidson @colin_davidson]

Michael Longley CBE
1939-2025

As I post these portraits of my dear friend today, I am filled with sadness. And a great sense of pride. Michael was one of the Belfast greats. One of the Irish greats. One of the world’s greats. 1/4

[Stuart McCracken @mccrackenstuart]

@neheritagelib Always liked this from Alan Morgan’s “Bygone Lower Ouseburn” showing Mill House with The Ship Inn to the right.

[Stuart McCracken @mccrackenstuart]

@brookmans76 @scserendipity1 @TylerSbrt @andreasroder1 @jasonvassy @Tristan_Radiol @SimonMDLord @shiv_smith @AdamSharpMedOnc @RenuEapen Sorry to hear. Rest up and get well soon.

[Pop Recs CIC @poprecsltd]

In the wake of the rancid, traumatic scenes we experienced on our streets a few weeks back, Ryan sent me a message; “we’ve got to do something…”

[Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference @APCCC_Lugano]

The Proteogenomics of Prostate Cancer Radioresistance out on @CRC_AACR

https://t.co/eCdjzb1ANQ

#ProstateCancer radioresistance☢️ remains a challenge in radiotherapy, with aggressive relapses often occurring, but the underlying molecular mechanisms are not well understood.

This study analyzed the genomic🧬 transcriptomic, and proteomic profiles of prostate cancer cells exposed to both conventional and hypofractionated radiotherapy, revealing that radioresistance is associated with genomic instability and impaired DNA mismatch repair, regardless of the treatment regimen. Key cancer driver genes exhibited distinct RNA and protein-level changes, with conventional fractionation triggering a more aggressive biomolecular response than hypofractionation.

The study identified POLQ (DNA Polymerase Theta) as a promising radiosensitizer, demonstrating its ability to modulate radioresistance and predict treatment outcomes in patient cohorts, providing new insights into the lethal nature of prostate cancer.

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[Stuart McCracken @mccrackenstuart]

@sarahjpickett @wellcometrust @UniofNewcastle @4Lilyfoundation @AusMito @MitoResearch Fantastic Sarah. Well done!

[Stuart McCracken @mccrackenstuart]

@AnkurMuk @stingrai78 @KSahadevan8 @BrianChaplin7 @Mehwash_Nadeem @joeurol @AshTewariMD Congratulations Ankur and good luck with all the exciting plans for your future.

[Stuart McCracken @mccrackenstuart]

@IP_London @LondonProstate1 Congratulations Hash! Extremely well deserved. Inspiration to many of us. Must catch up soon.

[Professor Azeem Majeed @Azeem_Majeed]

In England, we currently have many GPs unable to find permanent posts whilst at the same time patients are struggling to get appointments with their own GP. The next government must invest in core GP services to expand capacity and give people the care the primary care they need.

[Hari Ratan @lithohlr]

It’s been a long wait but @soph_cash and I are delighted to share Episode 1 of The second series of #FRCSUrocast - we start off by tackling Uroradiology with the assistance of our special guest, the fabulous @drrachelhubbard.

https://t.co/scSHPsSHhO

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

One NHS, many nationalities.

Huge thanks to every single person who helps keep the NHS going 💙

[Stuart McCracken @mccrackenstuart]

@veerukasi @PrimeMRI @Uroweb @ESRUrology @BURSTurology @ucl @KariTikkinen @declangmurphy @LoebStacy @tanejauro @m_e_nielsen @uroegg @ProstateUK Thanks Veeru.
Excellent work and very clear message.
Two quick questions..
1. Majority of scans 3 Tesla. Results still valid if you focused on your 1.5s?
2. Did you see more PI-RADS 3 with biparametric?

[Stuart McCracken @mccrackenstuart]

@lithohlr @jake_p76 @Jburodoc @soph_cash Happy Mondays
Pale Saints
Teleman
Leftfield
Massive Attack

[Norman Records @normanrecords]

WIN! - A Copy of New Order’s ‘Substance’

Like, retweet, and give us a follow to be entered into our competition to win one of the all-time best compilations.

The remastered reissue is released next Friday on 2LP vinyl, 2CD, and an expanded 4CD box set.

https://t.co/Na6P8FMS5H

[The Linen Hall @thelinenhall]

As we commemorate the anniversary of her passing, we pay tribute to Mary Ann McCracken. To this day she remains an inspiration as a trailblazing social activist & member of #TheLinenHall. Her commitment to abolitionism & women's rights resonates as a beacon of hope and courage 💪

[Stuart McCracken @mccrackenstuart]

@naeemsoomro @rajan_vpillay @RCSnews @BAUSurology @RCS_RADAR @NewcastleHosps @NewcastleUrolo1 @NHIPartners Congratulations Naeem!

[Hashim U. Ahmed @LondonProstate1]

⭐️ The EAU guidelines on focal HIFU and focal cryotherapy have changed ⭐️

For advice on eligibility criteria & how patients can access focal HIFU or cryo routinely via HEAT and ICE registries, DM or email.

@UkFocal @FocalSociety @IP_London