Health9/24/2025The Guardian

Change prostate cancer treatment for black men to avoid ‘epidemic’, NHS urged

Change prostate cancer treatment for black men to avoid ‘epidemic’, NHS urged

The article highlights the urgent need to change prostate cancer treatment for black men in the UK. Campaigners warn that the current approach is leading to an "epidemic of unnecessary deaths" where twice as many black men are dying from the disease compared to white men. The analysis by Prostate Cancer UK reveals that one in four black men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, which is twice the rate of white men (one in eight). Additionally, the risk of death from this condition is one in 12 for black men, compared to one in 24 for white men. Academics are seeking to raise awareness of these disparities and urging the NHS to address the issue. The article emphasizes the importance of adapting the treatment approach to better serve the black male population and prevent this disproportionate impact on their health.

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