Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the UK.

PROSTATE CANCER

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men over 45.

What is prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer can develop when cells in the prostate start to grow in an uncontrolled way.

Some prostate cancer grows too slowly to cause any problems or affect how long you live. Because of this, many men with prostate cancer will never need any treatment.

But some prostate cancer grows quickly and is more likely to spread. This is more likely to cause problems and needs treatment to stop it spreading.

Signs and symptoms

Prostate cancer that’s contained inside the prostate (called localised prostate cancer or early prostate cancer) doesn’t usually cause any symptoms. That's why it's important to know about your risk.

But some men might have some urinary problems. These can be mild and happen over many years and may be a sign of a benign prostate problem, rather than prostate cancer.

Find out more information about the possible symptoms of prostate cancer.

If you think you might be at risk of prostate cancer or are experiencing any symptoms, visit your GP or speak to our Specialist Nurses.

If you’re not sure about what to say to your GP, print and fill out this form and show it to them. This will help you have the conversation.

Are you at risk?

In the UK, about 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Prostate cancer mainly affects men over 50, and your risk increases with age. The risk is even higher for black men and men with a family history of prostate cancer.

Find out more about your risk.

See and share our infographic on prostate cancer risk.

Facts and figures

Below are some of the very basic facts and figures about prostate cancer.

Across the UK

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

More than 52,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year on average – that's 143 men every day.

Every 45 minutes one man dies from prostate cancer – that's more than 12,000 men every year.

1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Around 475,000 men are living with and after prostate cancer.