UK Prostate Cancer Now Most-Diagnosed Cancer, Spotlighting Screening Gaps and Inequities
A UK-wide analysis finds prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer, with 64,425 cases in 2022 (surpassing 61,640 breast cancers). The data reveal regional and demographic disparities: more late-stage diagnoses in Scotland, higher risk for black men, and a 29% greater likelihood of metastatic cancer in deprived areas, alongside ongoing debates over PSA screening and calls for targeted early-detection programs; the lifetime risk is about 1 in 8 men, with roughly 12,200 deaths annually.