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. On Thursday, the Government’s National ...

National screening for prostate cancer may be started after new more effective scans were rolled out on the NHS. All men over a certain age could soon be invited for routine checks, or just those at ...

The Government has announced a new ‘landmark’ prostate cancer screening trial backed by £42m of funding. Due to begin in spring next year, GPs across the UK will be asked to recruit men to participate ...

Experts say tens of thousands of lives would be saved with a simple NHS scan to detect the killer ­disease early in the same way as breast cancer. The urgency to find the first ­reliable diagnostic ...

No matter your age and health, if your physician finds your PSA is elevated, they may want to have it rechecked a few weeks ...

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is poised to deliver its recommendations to the Government on Friday regarding expanded prostate cancer screening for men. Currently, the UK lacks a ...

PROSTATE cancer may be the most common cancer in men, but it’s also the most survivable… if you catch it early. The disease has been dubbed the “silent killer” as men with early stage prostate cancer ...

Almost half of men falsely believe they need invasive tests to check for prostate cancer, a charity has said. A rectal exam – during which a doctor or nurse will check inside a patient’s bottom using ...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men but often goes unnoticed. Experts stress early screening, awareness ...

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