Number of men living with prostate cancer in the UK has surged by 100,000 since 2020 - with one diagnosed every eight minutes
- Posted on August 22, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
The UK has witnessed a significant surge in prostate cancer cases, with over 100,000 additional men living with the disease since 2020. Annual diagnoses now exceed 68,000, translating to one new case every eight minutes according to Macmillan Cancer Support. This alarming trend underscores the growing prevalence of this malignancy among men and highlights the urgent need for increased awareness, screening initiatives, and support services to address the expanding health burden.
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Number of men living with prostate cancer in the UK has surged by 100,000 since 2020 - with one diagnosed every eight minutes
More than 68,000 cases are diagnosed each year - the equivalent of one every eight minutes, says Macmillan Cancer Support.
