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UK experts are urging men to skip routine prostate cancer screenings, saying the PSA test often causes more harm than good — but a key exception exists for men with the BRCA2 gene mutation and a family history of certain cancers, who should be screened every two years between ages 45 and 61. For other high-risk groups like Black men, evidence remains unclear. The move has ignited debate: some lament the potential loss of lives, while others back the science-driven approach. A major trial is now underway to fill critical data gaps, and the government is reviewing next steps.

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