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The UK NSC’s prostate cancer screening model will remain open and under review 

Posted by: UK NSC Secretariat team, Posted on: 11 August 2026 - Categories: Adult screening, UK National Screening Committee

The modelling study that informed the UK NSC's updated prostate cancer screening recommendation will be maintained for a further 3 years.

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New screening masterclass dates announced

Posted by: UK NSC Secretariat team, Posted on: 11 August 2026 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

The UK NSC has announced 2 new dates for its screening masterclass: Friday 4 September and Monday 7 December.

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Minutes published of UK NSC June 2026 meeting

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 6 August 2026 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

The UK National Screening Committee has published the minutes of its June 2026 meeting.

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