Agree Prostate Cancer screening would save lives and have a screening programme

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

A recent decision by heath experts concluded that a screening programme would do more harm than good, but, if prostate cancer is detected early there is a better chance of living longer, and less long term pressure on NHS if it’s detected early

Reverse the recent study results which implies that it would be ‘more harm than good’ statement. If another study was to be done by prostate cancer patients, who never had any symptoms, or families of those who have passed away with this disease with no symptoms, I am sure opinion would change. Firstly think about the impact on individuals and their families. When you hear the word CANCER from the doctor, your world changes. Early detection will save lives, and the NHS £££
Screening is a must

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 this petition which calls for a similar action: Introduce a screening programme for prostate cancer, starting with high-risk men

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Timeline

2 Dec 2025	Petition opened for signatures
10 Feb 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 10 Feb 2026

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