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Thousands of men with prostate cancer could be treated earlier and faster after a £75million research boost.

It comes as soaring numbers are killed by the disease, set to be Britain’s most common form of cancer by 2030.

Theresa May will today announce a plan to recruit 40,000 men into prostate cancer studies to research early diagnosis.

Mrs May, on a visit to a hospital in Cambridgeshire, will say: “Too many people endure the loss of a loved one because cancer ­diagnosis comes too late.

“I know we can do more. That’s why I am setting out new plans to help thousands of men get treated earlier and faster.” Those at higher risk, including black men and those over 50, will be targeted.

Dr Iain Frame, of Prostate Cancer UK said: “It at last shows recognition of what a huge issue prostate cancer is and the focus needed to stop it being a killer.”

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The disease affects one in eight British men and experts warn it will overtake breast cancer, with more than 59,000 annual cases by the end of the next decade.

Mrs May will also discuss “long-term plans” for the NHS with hospital staff on her visit.