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New data indicates approximately 600,000 men in the UK are currently affected by prostate cancer, an increase of 100,000 since 2020. Macmillan Cancer Support said widespread "myths" about the disease could be stopping men from getting checked. They encouraged men to consult their GP with any concerns.
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