More than 100,000 additional men are living with prostate cancer in the UK compared with 2020, according to new estimates from Macmillan Cancer Support.
Data from the charity reveals that over 68,000 men receive a prostate cancer diagnosis annually across the country, representing roughly one diagnosis every eight minutes.
The organisation estimates that approximately 600,000 men are currently living with the condition, up from about 500,000 four years ago.
Prostate cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed form of cancer in the UK.
However, Macmillan warned that widespread “myths” surrounding the disease could be preventing men from seeking vital checks.
Dr Anthony Cunliffe, lead medical adviser at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: "One of the biggest misunderstandings I hear is that feeling well means you cannot have prostate cancer.
"Many people are surprised to learn that, in reality, prostate cancer often develops without symptoms in its early stages, which is why it’s important to have a conversation with your GP if you’re worried."
Source: BBC News, 22 August 2026
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