Prostate cancer screening denied for high-risk black men
Prostate Cancer UK responds with disappointment as national committee rejects routine screening, despite black men having double the risk. The charity pledges to continue research.
Prostate Cancer UK responds with disappointment as national committee rejects routine screening, despite black men having double the risk. The charity pledges to continue research.
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.
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.
Prostate cancer is the UK's biggest male cancer killer. Learn about symptoms, risk factors like family history and ethnicity, and how to request an NHS PSA test for early detection.
Top surgeon Professor Freddie Hamdy explains why the UK rejected wider prostate cancer screening and how overdiagnosis leads to life-altering side effects. Learn the risks.
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.
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?
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 Lord David Cameron reveals successful prostate cancer treatment, urging for targeted screening of the UK's most common male cancer. Learn the symptoms.
Former PM David Cameron reveals his prostate cancer diagnosis, urging men to get tested. Learn the warning signs and why a new screening trial is crucial for the UK's most common male cancer.
Prostate cancer has become England's most commonly diagnosed cancer, with cases rising 25% since 2019. Learn the symptoms and why early detection is crucial.
Former PM David Cameron discloses his prostate cancer diagnosis and calls for a targeted screening programme. Learn why men's health discussions are vital.
Former PM David Cameron discloses his prostate cancer diagnosis and calls for a targeted screening programme. Learn about the importance of men's health awareness.
Former Prime Minister David Cameron discloses his prostate cancer diagnosis after a plea from his wife. Learn about his health update and the importance of early detection.
The UK could approve its first national prostate cancer screening programme, potentially saving thousands of lives. Experts recommend targeted screening for high-risk groups.
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.
The UK government reveals a new men's health plan featuring at-home PSA blood tests for prostate cancer from 2027. Discover how this aims to save lives through earlier detection.
The UK government unveils a new men's health plan featuring routine at-home PSA blood tests for prostate cancer via the NHS app from 2027. Learn about the life-saving initiative.
The NHS warns prostate cancer is a 'silent killer'. On International Men's Day, they urge a 30-second online check to assess your risk. Early detection saves lives.
Groundbreaking Australian research reveals a revolutionary approach to prostate cancer treatment that could spare men debilitating side effects and transform recovery outcomes across the UK.
NHS doctor shares simple finger test that detects hidden heart problems in just half a minute. Learn this life-saving check you can do at home today.
Groundbreaking artificial intelligence system proven to identify aggressive prostate cancer with unprecedented accuracy, set to transform NHS diagnosis and save countless lives.