Government advised against routine prostate cancer screenings | Sky News coverage and analysis

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Government advised against routine prostate cancer screenings | Sky News coverage and analysis

Mass screening for prostate cancer has not been recommended for use on the NHS.

The National Screening Committee (NSC), comprised of doctors and economists, told the government that screening is "likely to cause more harm than good".

Its decision means the NHS is unlikely to offer mass screening for men over the age of 45.

Read more on the Sky News website: https://news.sky.com/story/national-prostate-cancer-screening-not-expected-to-be-recommended-on-nhs-13476471

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Date: November 28, 2025