Natalia Norori, head of data and evidence at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “Cancer diagnoses are rising, and as the UK’s most common cancer with 64,000 new cases each year, prostate cancer plays a big part in this.
“The good news is that prostate cancer is highly treatable when caught early.
“But with more than 1,000,000 men set to be living with the disease by 2040, early detection needs to be a priority if we’re serious about saving lives.
“We welcome the recent National Cancer Plan for England as a first step, but these figures highlight the urgent need to invest in an early detection programme and to overhaul outdated guidelines that prevent GPs from speaking proactively with men at risk.
“Prostate Cancer UK is here for every man navigating the disease. If you have any questions or worries, you can find up-to-date information, or speak to our specialist nurses, via our website.”
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