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NHS rejects wider prostate cancer screening

The UK National Screening Committee is expected to reject calls for routine PSA tests for Black men and those with a family history, prioritising caution over unnecessary treatment.

UK Prostate Cancer Screening Review: Key Update

The UK National Screening Committee is set to issue new recommendations on prostate cancer screening today. Discover how a £42m trial could transform diagnosis and save lives.

90% Demand Prostate Cancer Screening Programme

A major poll reveals 90% of Brits want a national prostate cancer screening programme as the UK National Screening Committee prepares its crucial decision. Join the call to save lives.

NHS 'holy grail' blood test detects 50 cancer types

The NHS is rolling out a groundbreaking blood test that can identify over 50 types of cancer, potentially saving thousands of lives through early detection in England's largest healthcare innovation.

Angelina Jolie gene men need prostate checks

Groundbreaking research reveals men carrying the BRCA 'Angelina Jolie gene' face dramatically higher prostate cancer risks and require annual screenings for early detection.

Dense Breast Tissue: Hidden Cancer Risk Revealed

New research reveals women with dense breast tissue face significantly higher cancer risks and poorer detection rates. Learn about this crucial health factor and what it means for your screening.

NHS mandates 60-minute sepsis screening in hospitals

The NHS has issued an urgent directive requiring all hospitals to screen for life-threatening sepsis within one hour of admission. This critical move follows rising infection rates and aims to prevent thousands of preventable deaths annually.

NHS screens thousands for hidden genetic disorder

The NHS is rolling out a groundbreaking genetic testing programme to identify thousands of Britons with undiagnosed hereditary haemochromatosis - a dangerous iron overload condition that can cause organ damage if untreated.

Gov U-turn on prostate screening after outcry

Rishi Sunak's administration reverses position on prostate cancer screening after campaigners highlight potential to save thousands of lives annually through early detection.

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