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Most men in the UK are now being told they should NOT be routinely screened for prostate cancer – even though it’s the most common male cancer and kills around 12,000 men a year.
In this video, we break down the new advice from the UK National Screening Committee in clear, simple language:
Why a nationwide prostate cancer screening programme has been rejected for most men
How PSA blood tests, scans and biopsies can miss dangerous cancers but also pick up slow‑growing ones that would never cause harm
The serious side effects of treatment, including loss of bladder control and erectile dysfunction, and why experts say screening could cause more harm than good for many
Why only men aged 45–61 with specific BRCA gene variants are being recommended regular screening every two years
What this means for black men, men with a strong family history, and campaigners who say the decision is a “serious error”
The role of high‑profile voices like Sir Chris Hoy, Sir Stephen Fry and major cancer charities in the debate
How the new TRANSFORM clinical trial aims to find safer, smarter ways to roll out screening to higher‑risk groups in the future
You’ll also learn:
What symptoms men should watch for and when to speak to a GP
Questions to ask your doctor if you’re worried about your risk
How genetics, age, ethnicity and family history affect your chances of prostate cancer
This video is for anyone in the UK confused by the headlines and wanting an easy‑to‑understand guide to what has actually changed, why experts are divided, and what practical steps you can take right now to protect your health.
Chapters:
00:00 – What changed and why it matters
01:10 – Prostate cancer in the UK by the numbers
02:20 – How prostate screening works (PSA, scans, biopsies)
04:00 – Harms vs benefits: why most men aren’t being screened
06:00 – BRCA gene variants and the new two‑year screening offer
08:00 – Black men, family history and criticism of the decision
10:00 – TRANSFORM trial and the future of screening
12:00 – What you should do next