UK government advised against mass prostate cancer screening by expert committee | BBC News

The UK’s National Screening Committee advised against routine prostate cancer screening for the majority of men.

Health secretary, Wes Streeting, said he'll "examine the evidence" and will take into account different views on screening ahead of a decision in March.

Mass testing could cause more harm than good - even for those at high risk, including black men and those with a family history, according to the expert committee.

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