Why David Cameron’s calling for more cancer screening
November 24, 2025
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November 24, 2025
Why David Cameron’s calling for more cancer screening
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<p>Is it time for an NHS screening programme for prostate cancer? </p><p>The disease is the most common cancer affecting men in the UK and kills more than 12,000 men every year. A decision is expected to be made by the National Screening Council later this week. </p><p>Now, former prime minister Lord Cameron has become the latest high-profile figure to reveal his own diagnosis and has called for a national programme to target the groups most at risk. </p><p>But could an increase in overdiagnosis do more harm than good? Niall is joined by Sky’s science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore to discuss. </p><p>You can find out more information on prostate cancer at <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/</a> </p><p>Producer: Araminta Parker </p><p>Editor: Mike Bovill </p>
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