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Peter Kay says Billy Connolly is ‘not so good’ in health update

Beloved Scottish comedian was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013

The Independent UK

Chris Hoy ‘disappointed’ by prostate cancer screening decision

The six-time Olympic gold medallist expressed “sadness” at the recommendation against routine prostate cancer screening for majority of men

The Independent UK

Prostate cancer screening rejected by UK government advisers – here’s why

A roster of high profile advocates, including sportsmen, actors, two previous prime ministers and over 100 MPs, have recently joined patient groups and charities in calling for a UK national prostate cancer screening programme.

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Tony Robinson ‘thought those most at risk’ would have got cancer screening

Sir Tony spoke about his own prostate cancer diagnosis in 2023.

Evening Standard

Ex-Man Utd manager who overcame prostate cancer speaks out after decision not to offer screening to all men

Louis van Gaal revealed in April 2022 that he had undergone successful treatment on prostate cancer

The Independent UK

Prostate cancer screening not recommended on NHS

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The Independent UK

How to navigate a prostate cancer diagnosis – as screening decision announced

A major update on the possibility of a population-wide prostate cancer screening programme has been announced.

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Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most men in the UK, say government advisers

Health secretary Wes Streeting said he would consider the findings

The Independent UK

What is prostate cancer and should I be worried if I wee a lot at night?

While risk of developing prostate cancer increases as you age, some groups are much more likely to get it than others

The Guardian - UK

Dermot Murnaghan and Tony Robinson ‘disappointed’ at routine prostate cancer screening rejection

A committee has against recommending universal prostate cancer screening for all men

The Independent UK

Prostate cancer screening: Committee says no to testing all men

The UK National Screening Committee said there were more harms than benefits to using the PSA test for screening all men.

Evening Standard

Tony Robinson and Dermot Murnaghan ‘disappointed’ at cancer screening decision

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has rejected calls for population-wide prostate cancer screening using the PSA test.

Evening Standard

What the new prostrate cancer screening recommendation means for you

More than 63,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer annually in the UK

The Independent UK

Expert panel advises against prostate cancer screening for most men in UK

Charities express ‘deep disappointment’ as government advisers find harms of screening all men would outweigh benefits

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The Independent UK

Key update on prostate cancer care to be delivered today

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Widespread prostate cancer screening could soon become a reality

The UK currently lacks a national, population-wide screening programme for the disease

Evening Standard

Peter Kay unrecognisable as he makes rare appearance to announce he will donate proceeds from 2026 to charity

The announcement comes as the comic prepares to finish his years-long Better Late Than Never tour

The Independent UK

David Cameron shares health update after prostate cancer diagnosis

Lord David Cameron is feeling “upbeat” after announcing that he had prostate cancer, Michael Gove has said.

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The Independent UK

Comedian Peter Kay announces more shows with profits going to charity

He will make donations to groups including Children With Cancer UK and Teenage Cancer Trust

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘I had to lie to get a test’: Men reveal struggles with prostate cancer screening

YOUR VIEWS : Our community has shared frustration over NHS barriers to prostate cancer screening, welcoming David Cameron’s call for targeted PSA tests to catch the disease earlier

The Guardian - UK

What is prostate cancer and how is it diagnosed in the UK?

As David Cameron receives treatment and backs calls for an NHS screening programme, we look at the disease and its treatment

The Independent UK

Chris Hoy issues new health update during prostate cancer battle

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The Guardian - UK

More than 100 MPs urge Streeting to approve prostate cancer screening

Rishi Sunak hands health secretary open letter calling for testing for men at the highest risk

The Independent UK

Chris Hoy reveals unexpected upside of prostate cancer diagnosis

The champion cyclist says he now tries to ‘find something positive in any situation’

International Business Times UK

David Cameron Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Amid Screening Trial: Signs, Causes, Treatment and Mortality Rate

David Cameron has disclosed treatment for prostate cancer, urging men to get tested as Britain launches its biggest prostate screening trial in decades. Here are the signs, risks, and survival rates.

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