One man diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK 'every eight minutes'
- Macmillan Cancer Support estimates approximately 600,000 men now live with a diagnosis, with over 68,000 new cases annually representing roughly one diagnosis every eight minutes.
- Experts attribute the rising caseload to an ageing population and improved diagnostic capabilities, while celebrities including Chris Hoy and Jeremy Clarkson are helping encourage men to get checked.
- Anthony Cunliffe, lead medical adviser at Macmillan, warned that widespread "myths" prevent men from seeking checks, noting the condition often develops without early symptoms.
- Earlier this year, the National Screening Committee advised against universal PSA blood test screening, stating it is "likely to cause more harm than good." Officials now favor high-risk group screening instead.
- Cunliffe emphasizes that while Prostate cancer generally occurs in men over 50, Black men and those with a family history face elevated risk, making discussion with GPs essential.
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Prostate cancer warning as one diagnosis made every eight minutes
Alarming new figures from Macmillan Cancer Support reveal that a man in the UK receives a prostate cancer diagnosis every eight minutes. The disease will affect one in eight men during their lifetime.Amy Rylance, director of health services, equity and improvement at Prostate Cancer UK, described the data as deeply concerning. She said: "These shocking statistics from Macmillan Cancer Support highlight the importance of raising awareness and bus…
Prostate cancer cases surge in UK as charity warns against ‘myths’ preventing men getting checked
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email More than 100,000 additional men are living with prostate cancer in the UK compared with 2020, according to new estimates from Macmillan Cancer Support. Data from the charity reveals that over 68,000 men receive a prostate cancer diagnosis annually across the country, representing roughly one…
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