About prostate cancer...

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the UK.  

Every year over 52,000 men get this diagnosis.
More than 12,000 lose their lives to it. 

5-year survival rates

Stage 1

In early stage 1, the tumour is small and confined to one half of one of the prostate's lobes. In late stage 1, the tumour is still small but has spread to both prostate lobes. 

Stage 2

The tumour is still confined within the prostate, but is larger and has likely spread to nearby lymph nodes. 

Stage 3

The tumour has now grown and spread outside the prostate and further into the lymph node system. 

Stage 4

The (now metastatic) cancer has spread to other parts of the body, such as the bones, liver, lungs, or brain.

Size (of your prostate) matters...

There are times when your GP will recommend a rectal examination. This involves feeling for an enlarged prostate by inserting a finger via your bum.

An additional test for prostate cancer is a blood test called the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test. PSA is a protein produced by both cancerous and noncancerous tissue in the prostate, a small gland that sits below the bladder in males. If the PSA level is higher than normal, then further investigating is warranted.

You may ask, why have the rectal examine vs. the PSA test? Because when GPs perform a rectal exam, they can feel if the prostate is enlarged. Best to just have it done to avoid later stage prostate cancer. 

1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer.
Visit one of the best prostate cancer sites out there.

Men should die with prostate cancer, not of it!

An older British man issue...

Older British men are more likely to be reluctant to and embarrassed to talk about private-part issues. Having plucked up the courage to make a GP appointment to talk about pee problems, when faced with a femail doctor, they suddenly lose their ability to talk openly. The conversation becomes challenging and a good number of older men will prefer to re-book with a male doctor. 

Key takeaways...

If you suffer from any of these symptoms go see your doctor and get checked sooner, not later: 

  • Difficulty or pain when going for pee.
  • Having to rush to the toilet to pee.
  • Lots of visits to the loo, especially at night.
  • Starting and stopping while peeing.
  • Dribbling pee.
  • A feeling of not having emptied the bladder fully.
  • Blood in your pee or semen.
  • Back pain, pelvis pain, or hip pain.
  • Difficulty getting or keeping a hard-on.