News In Brief
Former Home Secretary Sir James Cleverly has publicly supported The Telegraph’s campaign for a national prostate cancer screening programme, warning that “too many men are dying” because early detection efforts remain insufficient. His endorsement fuels momentum for urging the NHS to do more in early diagnosis and public awareness.
Why It Matters
Prostate cancer claims the lives of over 12,000 men annually in the UK, yet unlike breast or cervical cancer, there’s no national screening programme. Cleverly’s backing adds political weight to growing calls for proactive action—especially among high-risk groups such as Black men and those with a family history.
What You Can Do
- Initiate the conversation: Ask your GP about PSA testing if you’re over 50—or over 45 with increased risk
- Share the message: Help break stigma by talking openly about men’s health with friends and family
- Get involved: Support awareness initiatives like The Telegraph’s campaign or others like Movember and Prostate Cancer UK
The Bigger Picture
This moment adds to a wider push that includes calls from other public figures like Sir Chris Hoy and Health Secretary Wes Streeting to destigmatise prostate cancer and consider targeted screening. It’s a shift toward “food as medicine” in early detection—turning routine checks into positive, life-saving habits.
What’s Your Take?
Do you think it’s time the UK introduced a national prostate screening programme?
👇 Share your thoughts below or tag @TheHealthizans with your ideas for raising men’s health awareness.
Sources
- Yahoo News. Sir James Cleverly backs The Telegraph prostate cancer campaign, warning that too many men are dying, August 2025.
- Times of India. ‘Too many men are dying from prostate cancer needlessly’, July 2025 (reference to Telegraph article by Cleverly).
- Times (via news aggregator). Wes Streeting supports improved prostate awareness and screening through broader men’s health strategy, November 2024.
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