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Prostate cancer screening tests for men ages 18+
Closed
125 signatures
What the petition asks
Men tend to be less likely to check themselves than women.
A screening is less scary and embarrassing for men than visiting their GP.
Women have the tools and aid put in place to help them however men don't... why is that ?
A screening is less scary and embarrassing for men than visiting their GP.
Women have the tools and aid put in place to help them however men don't... why is that ?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.
Every 45 minutes one man dies from prostate cancer – that's more than 11,000 men every year
In the UK, about 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer at some point in their lives.
Every 45 minutes one man dies from prostate cancer – that's more than 11,000 men every year
In the UK, about 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer at some point in their lives.
Timeline
| 6 Sep 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Mar 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
125
Status
Closed
Opened
6 Sep 2018
Closed
6 Mar 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.