Prostate cancer screening pilot scheme in Waterford and Dublin

Prostate cancer can cause bladder problems for men. Ireland's first-ever prostate cancer screening trial is part of the Praise-U project partly funded by the EU. Picture: iStock

Irish men could see faster access to prostate cancer treatment as a first-ever trial for screening using the traditional test and MRI scans rolls out across Waterford and Dublin.

Prostate cancer affects one in six men in Ireland. Early detection can be limited by stigma, misinformation, and unequal access to testing.