Prostate Cancer

What is Prostate Cancer❓

Cancer of the prostate

Most are slow growing and may not need treatment ⏱

Risk factors include: increasing age, black ethnicity, family history and obesity

What are the symptoms of Prostate Cancer❓

Difficulty in passing urine

Passing urine more often

Low back pain

Blood in the urine

Weight loss

Tiredness

How do you diagnose Prostate Cancer❓

 Examination of the prostate 

PSA Blood test: prostate specific antigen levels 

 Biopsy of the prostate gland

How do you treat Prostate Cancer❓

Active Monitoring in most cases

 Medication (hormone treatments) 💊

 Surgery 🏨

 Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy 🏨

Why should I worry about Prostate Cancer❓

 Can spread to bones and other organs