The Latest Breaking News from Prostate Cancer UK

‘Game changing’ prostate cancer trial could save thousands of lives

The trial’s second stage, involving up to 300,000 men, will test the most promising options from stage one

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

Prostate cancer charity issues warning over at-home tests

The tests will be available to order via the NHS app from 2027

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025

Prostate cancer care shake-up to offer routine at-home blood tests for first time

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men with 55,300 new cases every year, according to Cancer Research UK

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025

Prostate cancer drug that can halve death risk to be offered to thousands in England

At least 6,000 men a year with hormone-sensitive cancer to get access to darolutamide, which blocks growth with fewer side-effects

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025

New ‘gentler’ treatment for prostate cancer gets green light but not all men will have access to it

It comes as concerns were raised that a new drug approved for NHS use will not be given to eligible patients

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

Prostate cancer sufferers in ‘postcode lottery’ to get new drug, says charity

It comes as concerns were raised that a new drug approved for NHS use will not be given to eligible patients.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025

Rugby legend Sir Ian McGeechan gives major update on cancer journey

McGeechan shared his diagnosis in May and underwent treatment, which included a six-week course of radiotherapy

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Cancer experts warn these men should have prostate screenings every year

BRCA gene mutations are linked to a higher chance of developing prostate cancer at a younger age and in a more aggressive form

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

Men with BRCA gene mutations ‘should be given annual prostate cancer checks’

The UK National Screening Committee is reviewing the evidence for an NHS prostate cancer screening programme.

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025

These men are at high risk for prostate cancer – so why aren’t they being screened?

With the backing of Rishi Sunak, Prostate Cancer UK published a report to the national screening committee back in 2022 in support of a targeted program for men at ‘high risk’. So, who are they – and will the government listen? Rebecca Thomas reports

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025