New screening trial to save thousands of men’s lives from prostate cancer 30 Apr 2024 Prostate Cancer UK has today announced details of a £42 million screening trial, which aims to find the best way to screen men for prostate cancer and double the number of lives saved. Find out more Show/Hide
We must not rush to implement new genetic screening programmes, experts warn 15 Jan 2024 There is a danger that population genetic screening programmes may be introduced without the necessary scrutiny and rigour that is usually applied when screening programmes are put into effect, experts have warned. Find out more Show/Hide
New tool could help target prostate cancer testing at men at greatest risk 09 Dec 2022 Scientists have created a comprehensive tool for predicting an individual’s risk of developing prostate cancer, which they say will help ensure that those men at greatest risk will receive the appropriate testing while reducing unnecessary – and potentially invasive – testing for those at very low risk. Find out more Show/Hide