Ivor Callely (Independent)

I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on cancer services, focusing on prostate cancer which affects thousands of men. It is the most diagnosed cancer in men and the statistics are worrying. One man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and the cancer is responsible for more deaths in men than any other cancer. There is no standard screening in place and the current blood test for those who present is unreliable and does not adequately address this killer disease. The good news is that with awareness and standard screening, especially new DNA screening, more men can be diagnosed. Early intervention means positive results. I call for a special awareness programme and regular screening of all men in the susceptible age category.

I remind the Leader that I have sought a debate on obesity and related issues, particularly the need to improve food labelling.