Of all the numbers I could give you now concerning the decision to possibly ration screening for prostate cancer, I'd ask you to hold onto just one: 12,000.

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Because that's how many men will die this year, if 2026 is in line with previous years, most of whom will have died needlessly.

Yes, TWELVE THOUSAND!

For the purpose of full disclosure, I have been an Ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK and chose to get more deeply involved after the death of Eddie Jordan, the brilliant Formula One boss who succumbed to the condition.

While I only knew Eddie briefly, he will never be forgotten for his verve and energy. And while he didn't make it, plenty of famous names have, including former PM David (now Lord) Cameron (more on his take on........

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