Prostate Cancer

What is Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer develops in the prostate gland and is one of the most common cancers in men in the UK. When found early, it’s usually very treatable – but many men may not notice symptoms straight away. That’s why it’s important to know what to look out for and when to act.

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

• Weak urine flow
• Feeling that your bladder has not emptied fully
• Blood in urine or blood in semen
• An increased need to pee
• Straining while you pee.

What to do if you’re worried about Prostate Cancer

If symptoms last for more than 3 weeks, contact your GP practice.

Who’s most at risk of Prostate Cancer

You’re at higher risk if you are:

• Aged 50 or over – risk increases with age.
• Black – around 1 in 4 Black men will get prostate cancer at some point.
• Have a family history – your risk is two and a half times higher if your father or brother has been diagnosed.

Check your risk in 30 seconds using the Prostate Cancer UK’s online tool.

Why early detection is important

Don’t hesitate to speak to your GP practice if you have symptoms, family history or are worried. Catching cancer early saves lives.

Clifford, a local prostate cancer survivor, shares his experience of prostate cancer.

Clifford’s GP is in Staffordshire, but he was treated at New Cross Hospital as it was the closest hospital to his home.

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent residents have the choice of treatment at several local hospitals including: University Hospitals of Burton and Derby, Black Country Hospitals, University Hospital of North Midlands and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

Further support

• NHS – Prostate cancer
• Prostate Cancer UK
• Macmillan Cancer Support
• West Midlands Cancer Alliance

Find out more