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Peter Kay unrecognisable as he makes rare appearance to announce he will donate proceeds from 2026 to charity

The announcement comes as the comic prepares to finish his years-long Better Late Than Never tour

Evening Standard

Comedian Peter Kay announces more shows with profits going to charity

He will make donations to groups including Children With Cancer UK and Teenage Cancer Trust

The Independent UK

What is prostate cancer and how is it diagnosed in the UK?

As David Cameron receives treatment and backs calls for an NHS screening programme, we look at the disease and its treatment

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David Cameron Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Amid Screening Trial: Signs, Causes, Treatment and Mortality Rate

David Cameron has disclosed treatment for prostate cancer, urging men to get tested as Britain launches its biggest prostate screening trial in decades. Here are the signs, risks, and survival rates.

International Business Times 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

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

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

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‘Better and cheaper’: the case for prostate cancer screening among black men

Decision over routine PSA testing is due at end of this month, though some feel the supporting data is unclear

The Guardian - UK

NHS hospitals to test AI tool that helps diagnose and treat prostate cancer

Three-year study will test biopsy analysis tool shown in trials to identify men likely to benefit from certain drugs

The Guardian - UK

Study to determine if AI can make better treatment decisions for prostate cancer

The Vanguard Path study is led by researchers at the University of Oxford and funded with £1.9 million from the charity Prostate Cancer UK.

Evening Standard

Study shows prostate cancer screening can ‘reduce deaths’ as UK scheme assessed

Experts called for a ‘targeted’ screening approach to prevent overdiagnosis.

Evening Standard

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

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

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

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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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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Prostate cancer patients ‘missing out’ on life-extending care, charity warns

Prostate Cancer UK also raised concerns about the proportion of men who were only diagnosed after their disease had spread.

The Independent UK

Warning issued as prostate cancer patients ‘missing out’ on life-extending care

Concerns have also been raised about the proportion of men who were only diagnosed after their disease had spread

The Guardian - UK

Change prostate cancer treatment for black men to avoid ‘epidemic’, NHS urged

Campaigners seek to raise awareness that twice as many black men are getting the disease than white men

Evening Standard

Johnny Ball’s decision to share prostate cancer diagnosis ‘will raise awareness’

Prostate Cancer UK said it shows how the earlier you find the disease, the easier it is to treat.

Evening Standard

Millions could benefit from faster scan to diagnose prostate cancer – study

The scan only takes 15 to 20 minutes and could save the NHS money, researchers say.

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'It is possible to live well and lead a happy life alongside this devastating diagnosis' – Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 charity ride raises more than £2m

Olympic legend hails a 'truly extraordinary day' in support of cancer charities

The Independent UK

Thousands of cancer patients could be undergoing unnecessary overtreatment

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