Context
The first ever men’s health strategy for England was published, including commitments to improve care for men with prostate cancer. There is a need to increase awareness and access to testing among the most at-risk groups, particularly those under 50.
Question
I place on record my admiration for the right hon. Lord Cameron for speaking publicly about his diagnosis and successful treatment. The commitment to expanding home-based testing and remote monitoring is welcome, but can the Secretary of State tell the House what the Department will do to increase awareness and access to testing among the men most at risk, including those under 50?
Answer from The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
Raising awareness is crucial as it encourages men to come forward and leads to more diagnosis. The Department will introduce support for individuals on prostate cancer active monitoring pathways to enable them to order and complete prostate-specific antigen blood tests at home from 2027. We are awaiting the recommendations of the National Screening Committee, which we will study carefully before acting on evidence-based discussion.
Not addressed: Specific actions for increasing awareness and access to testing among high-risk groups under 50 were not detailed.
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