IT’S THE most common cancer in men, but plenty of people rarely give it a second thought. In fact, one in eight blokes will get prostate cancer, and if you’re black, that risk doubles. It’s a sobering thought when you’re getting together with a group of mates this weekend.
Over-50s or anyone with a dad or brother who has had prostate cancer are also at a higher risk. The good news is that it’s also one of the most treatable cancers – especially if it’s spotted early. But taking action is vital.
Prostate cancer doesn’t always have symptoms and there’s currently no screening programme. That’s why Prostate Cancer UK is calling on fellas right across Britain to go online and take a 30-second risk assessment. In less time than it takes to make a cuppa, the charity’s risk checker tool will tell you if YOU are at higher risk and what you can do about it.
Prostate Cancer UK, the leading men’s health charity, is working towards a future where diagnosis comes earlier and no man dies of the disease. The charity is clear: we need a nationwide screening programme where men are invited to take a test, like there are for other cancers such as bowel and breast cancer. It’s a move that could save thousands of lives every year.
Lives like Peter Hall’s. By the time Peter’s aggressive prostate cancer was found two years ago, it had already spread to his bones. Retired plumber Peter, 58, from Tonbridge in Kent, is married to Suzy and has two grown-up daughters and a .
