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Prostate cancer now exceeds breast cancer as the UK’s most common cancer, with rising cases and calls for better screening access.
Prostate cancer has become the most common cancer in the UK, with 64,425 diagnoses in 2022—surpassing breast cancer—marking a 24% increase from 2021 and a 42% rise over the past decade.
Driven by greater awareness, public figures like Chris Hoy and David Cameron are urging early detection, but the UK lacks a national screening program.
The NHS National Screening Committee advises against routine PSA testing for most men, recommending biennial screening only for those with BRCA1/2 mutations aged 45–61.
Disparities persist, with men in deprived areas and Scotland more likely to be diagnosed at advanced stages.
Prostate Cancer UK advocates for equitable access to testing and is running a trial on combining PSA tests with MRI scans to assess future screening options.
El cáncer de próstata ahora supera al cáncer de mama como el cáncer más común del Reino Unido, con un aumento de los casos y demandas de un mejor acceso a la detección.