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Sir Chris Hoy 'extremely disappointed' after national prostate cancer screening not recommended on NHS

https://news.sky.com/story/sir-chris-hoy-extremely-disappointed-after-national-prostate-cancer-screening-not-recommended-on-nhs-13476471https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/28/prostate-cancer-screening-not-expected-to-be-made-widely-available-in-ukhttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/millions-expected-to-miss-out-on-prostate-screening-cl6dq6798
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Sir Chris Hoy 'extremely disappointed' after national prostate cancer screening not recommended on NHS Open in News.sky.com
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  • The NSC rejected routine prostate cancer screening for most men on the NHS, signaling a cautious approach that weighs harms against benefits.
  • The NSC proposal shifts toward targeted screening, proposing checks every two years for BRCA-1/BRCA-2 mutation carriers aged 45–61.
  • The debate highlighted concerns about overdiagnosis and treatment side effects, underscoring the need to balance early detection with potential harms.

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Prostate cancer screening not expected to be made widely available in UK

Prostate cancer screening not expected to be made widely available in UK

Millions expected to miss out on prostate screening

Millions expected to miss out on prostate screening

NHS advisors set to reject prostate screening programme for most men

NHS advisors set to reject prostate screening programme for most men

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