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Men's Health Strategy Launched as NHS Faces Overstretch

The UK government's new Men's Health Strategy aims to tackle lower life expectancy and high suicide rates. But with a £300m fund and huge NHS waiting lists, can it make a real difference? Read our analysis.

Prostate Cancer: Key Facts and Early Detection

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.

How One Wrong PSA Test Can Harm a Man's Life

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.

NHS rejects wider prostate cancer screening

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.

UK Prostate Cancer Screening Review: Key Update

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.

125 MPs Demand NHS Prostate Cancer Screening

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'.

MPs Push for Prostate Cancer Screening Programme

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.

Chris Hoy reveals upside of cancer diagnosis

Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy shares how his terminal prostate cancer diagnosis has unexpectedly improved his life perspective. Discover his powerful message of resilience.

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