Paul Strickland Scanner Centre has joined forces with the charity Prostate Cancer Research and its partners to support the “Proactive For Your Prostate” campaign, which calls for a national screening programme to detect prostate cancer earlier—particularly in men at higher risk due to factors like family history or ethnicity.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, yet the UK still lacks an effective screening programme. Every 40 minutes, a man dies from the disease, and late diagnosis remains a major problem. Current screening methods are inconsistent, meaning that too many men are either diagnosed too late or undergo unnecessary treatments.
The centre is supporting this important campaign because early detection saves lives. Advanced imaging techniques, like those used at the centre, can help catch aggressive prostate cancers early while avoiding over-diagnosing harmless cases. However, without a structured national programme, many men, especially those at higher risk, are slipping through the cracks.
The “Proactive For Your Prostate” campaign aims to change this by pushing for a fairer, more effective approach to prostate cancer screening. By working together, we can ensure that more men get the early diagnosis and treatment they need. To learn more or sign the petition, visit www.prostate-cancerresearch.org.uk
