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A national audit finds major disparities in prostate cancer treatment access across England and Wales, with older and Black men most affected.
A national audit reveals significant disparities in access to life-extending treatments for prostate cancer patients in England and Wales, with 69% in England and 68% in Wales receiving radical therapy, leaving about one-third without curative care.
Regional variation is stark, ranging from 46% to 87%, and older men and Black men are disproportionately affected, often diagnosed at later stages.
In 2024, diagnoses rose in England to 58,218, while Wales saw a slight decline.
Around 12% of cases in England and 20% in Wales were advanced at diagnosis.
Prostate Cancer UK calls the unequal access unacceptable, citing the absence of a national screening program.
The Welsh Government acknowledges challenges and highlights ongoing efforts to improve care consistency through its cancer improvement plan.
Una auditoría nacional encontró grandes disparidades en el acceso al tratamiento del cáncer de próstata en Inglaterra y Gales, con los hombres mayores y negros más afectados.