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Record Prostate Procedures Help Reduce NHS Waiting Lists A hospital in England has made headlines by performing a record number of prostate procedures in a single day, aiming to reduce the growing waiting lists within the National Health Service (NHS). The procedure, known as Aquablation therapy, is being used to treat men suffering from an enlarged prostate, a common non-cancerous condition that affects older men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), as it is medically known, can cause significant issues with urination, leading to sleep disturbances and other complications. Many patients have to wait for months before receiving treatment, which can severely impact their quality of life. Frimley Health Foundation Trust in Surrey recently set a new benchmark by treating 12 men with enlarged prostates in one day using Aquablation therapy. This minimally invasive surgical procedure involves a robotically controlled jet of water to remove excess prostate tissue, thereby reducing pressure...

Rishi Sunak Calls for Immediate Action on Prostate Cancer Screening Rishi Sunak has strongly urged the government not to abandon plans for a national prostate cancer screening program, warning that any delay could cost lives. Recent reports suggest that the UK National Screening Committee, which provides advice to the government, is considering rejecting proposals to offer men at higher risk of prostate cancer routine NHS tests. These tests are designed to detect early signs of the disease, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes. A source close to the committee told The Mail on Sunday that evidence indicates a prostate cancer screening program may not be cost-effective. However, in a rare public statement, Mr. Sunak emphasized that the evidence is increasingly clear that a targeted screening program is feasible and could save lives. He called for immediate implementation of the program, stating that it is crucial for the most common cancer among British men. “Delay will u...