It affects one in eight men in the UK but an influential committee of experts says there should be no routine screening for prostate cancer for those aged over 50.
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The Health Secretary Wes Streeting says he'll examine the evidence thoroughly before the final decision is made next spring.
But campaigners have called it a missed opportunity for many in high risk groups.
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