Prostate cancer screening rejected despite campaign
UK screening committee rejects widespread prostate cancer testing, sparking criticism from campaigners who argue it could save thousands of men's lives through early detection.
UK screening committee rejects widespread prostate cancer testing, sparking criticism from campaigners who argue it could save thousands of men's lives through early detection.
Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy responds with disappointment to the UK's decision against routine prostate cancer screening. Learn why and what it means for men's health.
The NHS will not offer mass PSA testing despite campaigner calls. Learn who can currently get checked for prostate cancer and the new recommendations for high-risk groups.
Former Man Utd manager Louis van Gaal calls for accessible prostate cancer screening after his own battle. UK experts advise against it, pending new trial data.
Sir Tony Robinson expresses disappointment as new draft guidelines stop short of recommending routine prostate cancer screening for all high-risk men. Join the call for change.
The UK National Screening Committee has decided against a national prostate cancer screening programme, sparking disappointment from public figures and highlighting higher risks for black men.
Sir Tony Robinson and Dermot Murnaghan lead criticism after UK committee rejects universal prostate cancer screening. Learn why and what's next for men's health.
Expert advisers are set to recommend prostate cancer screening only for men with specific genetic variants, not the wider population. Discover what this means for you.
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.
Government advisors reject calls for a national prostate cancer screening programme despite evidence it cuts deaths by 13%. Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces pressure to overrule the decision.
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.
The UK National Screening Committee is set to announce its recommendation on expanding prostate cancer testing. Could a national screening programme finally become a reality?
The Galleri blood test, trialled by the NHS, can detect 50 cancers with 62% accuracy. Explore the potential and limitations of this 'exciting' medical breakthrough.
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.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commits to a national prostate cancer screening programme if experts approve. A major study shows screening cuts death risk by 13%. Learn more about this potential breakthrough.
Rishi Sunak leads a cross-party alliance urging Health Secretary Wes Streeting to approve a targeted NHS prostate cancer screening programme for high-risk men, aiming to end the 'postcode lottery'.
Over 120 MPs tell Health Secretary a prostate cancer screening programme is a 'legacy-defining advance'. As cases rise, they urge immediate action to save lives and tackle health inequality.
Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy shares how his terminal prostate cancer diagnosis has unexpectedly improved his life perspective. Discover his powerful message of resilience.
Former PM David Cameron discloses his prostate cancer diagnosis and calls for a targeted screening programme. Learn why men's health discussions are vital.
The UK could approve its first national prostate cancer screening programme, potentially saving thousands of lives. Experts recommend targeted screening for high-risk groups.
A UK doctor reveals six crucial colon cancer symptoms that demand immediate medical attention. Learn the signs and understand the importance of early detection for this common cancer.
BBC Breakfast hosts announced a guest's terminal prostate cancer diagnosis as a major new screening trial launches, aiming to save thousands of men's lives annually in the UK.
The £42million Transform trial will recruit over 300,000 men to revolutionise prostate cancer diagnosis and potentially save thousands of lives annually across the UK.
Paige McCall, 23, was refused cervical screening 14 times by NHS despite heavy bleeding and family history. Now diagnosed with stage two cancer, she campaigns for lower screening age.
Groundbreaking AI technology developed at the University of Exeter can detect prostate cancer years before symptoms appear, revolutionising early diagnosis and potentially saving thousands of lives across the UK.
A revolutionary new prostate cancer screening method using MRI scans promises to transform early detection in the UK, potentially preventing thousands of deaths annually through more accurate diagnosis.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals MRI scans could transform prostate cancer screening, detecting tumours earlier and more accurately than current methods.
Medical experts are advocating for a new targeted approach to prostate cancer screening in the UK, which could dramatically reduce deaths from the country's most common male cancer.
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A grateful mother honours the midwife who delivered her baby during a life-threatening emergency by giving her daughter the same beautiful name in a moving NHS tribute.