Sky News Daily Why David Cameron’s calling for more cancer screening
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Nov 24, 2025 In this discussion, Thomas Moore, Sky News' science and medical correspondent, dives into the implications of David Cameron's prostate cancer diagnosis and his call for national screening. Thomas explains the importance of targeting high-risk groups, such as Black men and those with a family history, while addressing the complexities of PSA testing as a screening tool. The conversation covers regional disparities in diagnosis, the balance between early detection and overdiagnosis, and modern treatments that minimize harm. A pressing call for men to engage with their health emerges throughout.
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Cameron’s Testing To Treatment Path
- David Cameron got a raised PSA after a routine blood test and then had an MRI and biopsy.
- He underwent focal therapy with needles and electrodes and is reported cancer free.
Prostate Cancer’s National Burden
- Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in England and the only major cancer without an NHS screening programme.
- About 63,000 cases occur yearly in the UK and over 12,000 men die from it each year.
Big Regional Diagnosis Gap
- There is a marked regional disparity in late diagnoses across the UK.
- Men in Scotland are likelier to be diagnosed too late compared with men in London.