The decision to deny prostate cancer screening to the vast majority of men was based on flawed modelling and should be overruled, charities say. The UK National Screening Committee issued draft guidance in November saying the routine checks should only be offered in very limited circumstances. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with 63,000 cases and 12,000 deaths each year - but unlike breast, bowel and lung cancer, there is currently no national screening programme. The Daily Mail is campaigning to end needless prostate cancer deaths and for a national prostate cancer screening programme, initially targeted at high risk men, such as those who are black, have a family history of the disease or particular genetic mutations. Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, comedian Stephen Fry and football world cup winner Geoff Hurst have all called for a national prostate cancer screening programme.

Source: Daily Mail February 24, 2026 07:03 UTC