Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men, say experts
Summary
A group of experts in the UK advised not to screen most men for prostate cancer. They recommend screening only for men with certain genetic mutations. The decision is open for public consultation before final recommendations are made.Key Facts
- Experts do not recommend prostate cancer screening for most UK men.
- Only men with specific genetic mutations called BRCA variants should get screened.
- Black men and those with a family history of prostate cancer are not recommended for screening.
- Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, causing 12,000 deaths annually.
- Screening involves blood tests, prostate scans, and biopsies, and may not always identify harmful cancers.
- The recommendation is based on potential harms of over-treatment versus benefits of early detection.
- A public consultation will occur before final decisions are made by UK governments.
- The Health Secretary in England plans to review the evidence before making further decisions.
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