Petition
Create a national screening program for prostate cancer
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the government to make this test mandatory
PSA test – This blood test checks PSA levels, which can be high due to cancer but also due to other conditions like an enlarged prostate.
PSA test – This blood test checks PSA levels, which can be high due to cancer but also due to other conditions like an enlarged prostate.
No automatic screening – The NHS follows a "shared decision-making" approach, meaning men can discuss the risks and benefits of the PSA test with their Doctor.
Prostate cancer is a significant health concern in the UK, being the most common cancer among men.Each year, more than 12,000 men die from prostate cancer in the UK, averaging 33 deaths daily
These statistics highlight the importance of awareness, early detection, and targeted interventions to reduce prostate cancer mortality in the UK
Prostate cancer is a significant health concern in the UK, being the most common cancer among men.Each year, more than 12,000 men die from prostate cancer in the UK, averaging 33 deaths daily
These statistics highlight the importance of awareness, early detection, and targeted interventions to reduce prostate cancer mortality in the UK
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign a petition which calls for a similar action: Fund routine Prostate Cancer screening
Timeline
| 6 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Apr 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.