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Prostate Cancer

Commons · Question 28892 · Tabled 5 Feb 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 20 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Gregory Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an estimate of future trends in the level of prostate cancer rates up to May 2028.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 20 Feb 2025

An increase in prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing in recent years has led to increased prostate cancer diagnoses. However, it is worth noting that the increase in diagnosis has not impacted upon mortality rates.We know that the best way to treat pros...