Prostate Cancer: Know It. Face It. Beat It!

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Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate gland, a small gland in men that produces fluid for semen. It’s located just below the bladder and surrounds part of the urethra.

🔹 Summary:

• Who it affects: Mostly men over 50, though younger men can be affected too.

• Common symptoms: Often none early on. Later symptoms may include difficulty urinating, blood in urine or semen, or pelvic discomfort.

• Detection: Usually through a PSA blood test or digital rectal exam (DRE).

• Treatment: Depends on the stage and may include monitoring, surgery, radiation, or hormone therapy.

• Prognosis: Often very treatable, especially when caught early.

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The Stats:

About 1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, but the risk is higher for Black men—about 1 in 4. Early detection is key to saving lives.

Don’t wait. Don’t guess. Get checked — for yourself!

Consult your local GP you're comfortable with to discuss your queries! Understand the Process.

Here are some organisations that can provide assistance for example:

1. Prostate Cancer UK

The UK’s leading prostate cancer charity offers:

• 📞  (Specialist Nurses) 0800 074 8383
• 🌐 https://prostatecanceruk.org/

2. Tackle Prostate Cancer

A national federation of over 90 local support groups across the UK.

• 🌐 tackleprostate.org

3. Prostate Cancer Support

A patient-led charity, run exclusively by volunteers 

• 🌐 https://www.prostatecancersupport.org

What are the early signs of prostate cancer?

Early-stage prostate cancer often doesn’t cause symptoms. But when it does, men may notice:

• Frequent urination, especially at night
• Weak or interrupted urine flow
• Difficulty starting or stopping urination
• Blood in urine or semen
• Erectile dysfunction

Who is most at risk of developing prostate cancer?

Risk increases with:

• Age – most common in men over 50
• Ethnicity – Black men are at higher risk
• Family history – having a father or brother with prostate cancer
• Diet and lifestyle may also play a role

How is prostate cancer diagnosed?

Diagnosis may include:

• PSA blood test (checks prostate-specific antigen levels)
• Digital rectal exam (DRE)
• MRI scans and biopsies to confirm cancer and assess its stage

Is prostate cancer curable?

Yes — especially when caught early. Treatment options include:

• Active surveillance (monitoring)
• Surgery, radiotherapy, or hormone therapy
• Most men with early-stage prostate cancer live normal, healthy lives

What does a high PSA level mean?

A high PSA level doesn’t always mean cancer — it can also be caused by:

• An enlarged prostate (BPH)
• Inflammation or infection
• Recent ejaculation or physical activity (like cycling)

Doctors will look at PSA trends over time and may order further tests to understand what’s going on.