7 h. ago Wes Streeting vows to 'quickly' launch national prostate cancer screening programme if experts give it green light

The UK National Screening Committee will meet on Thursday to consider the latest evidence on the costs and benefits before issuing a highly anticipated recommendation.

Science

29 h. ago First Cameron, now Sunak delivers letter to Wes Streeting calling for targeted national prostate screening programme backed by over 120 MPs in pivotal week for campaign

A prostate cancer screening programme would be a 'legacy-defining advance for men's health' Wes Streeting has been told, in a letter signed by more than 120 MPs.

Events

53 h. ago David Cameron reveals prostate cancer diagnosis and calls for targeted screening

Former prime minister says he wants to join ranks of those pressing for more checks on men who may have disease David Cameron has disclosed he was treated for prostate cancer and has called for a targeted screening programme.The former prime minister said he had a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, which looks for proteins associated with the form of the disease. The result was high and he subsequently had a biopsy which revealed the cancer. Continue reading...

Events

57 h. ago Prostate cancer screening programme could be given the green light this week in game

The first NHS screening programme for prostate cancer could be given the green light this week, marking a game-changing opportunity to save thousands of lives.

Politics

8 d. ago First NHS Men’s Health Strategy to include major boost to miners

Health Secretary Wes Streeting vowed to give support to men in ex-mining and industrial communities who have suffered from historic health inequalities after a 'life down the pit'

Politics

1 week ago Men facing ‘1 in 8’ risk of cancer with no UK screening programme

Men over the age of 50 have been urged to get a free blood test

Events

3 w. ago Experts consider ‘targeted’ prostate cancer screening to reduce UK deaths

New study found screening can reduce deaths by 13% but that overdiagnosis and subsequent overtreatment remain concernsProstate cancer screening can reduce deaths by 13%, a study suggests.Cancer screening experts are assessing whether the UK should introduce a screening programme for prostate cancer, with a decision expected before the end of the year. Continue reading...

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