A meeting of experts this month is set to have major implications for men across the UK

A decision that could impact millions of men across the UK is due to be made next week. The Department of Health will host a meeting with leading experts to discuss the potential launch of the first NHS screening programme for prostate cancer .

The National Screening Committee (NSC) will November 27 issue a recommendation at this pivotal meeting, and the implications for men nationwide could be significant. Prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the UK, with 55,300 cases and 12,200 deaths reported annually.

Renowned Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy revealed in October 2024 that he had been diagnosed with the disease, stating at the time that he had between two to four years to live. Acc

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