New trial will aim to find best way to screen men for prostate cancer
Methods of screening men for prostate cancer are set to be trialled in a bid to save thousands of lives in the UK each year.
The £42 million project, known as Transform, has been hailed as “a pivotal moment in the history of prostate cancer research” by experts.
It is also hoped the research will help men avoid harm from potentially unnecessary biopsies and treatment.
There is currently no screening programme for prostate cancer in the UK.
The trial will compare various screening methods diagnostic processes – which can include blood tests, physical examinations and biopsies.
