Almost half of men falsely believe they need invasive tests to check for prostate cancer, cancer awareness campaigners in the UK say. A rectal exam – during which a doctor or nurse will check inside a ...

A prostate biopsy checks for prostate cancer by extracting tissue samples. A transperineal biopsy has a lower infection risk than a transrectal biopsy. Biopsy results are usually ready within about ...

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has told the BBC that a targeted prostate cancer screening programme is needed urgently, and would "save countless lives". Sunak is an ambassador for the Prostate ...

UK experts have recommended that only a small group of high-risk men should be eligible for regular testing for prostate cancer. It is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with around 55,000 new ...

The earliest signs of prostate problems often seem harmless. Experts explain warning symptoms every man should never ignore.

A prominent doctor has tackled several frequently asked questions regarding prostate cancer in a bid to distinguish fact from fiction. His insights come as over 63,000 men are diagnosed each year, ...