More details of PC...

Prostate Cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men and numbers are rising each year. Men aged 40 onwards are at risk. www.hammersmithresearch.com.

How many?

30,000 men are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in the UK every year. Prostate Cancer statistics show that 10,000 die from the disease, many not being diagnosed early enough.

Famous Sufferers...

Rudolph Giuliani, Robert de Niro, Major Ferguson (died 2006)

Who's at risk?

Regular health checks are advised and request for a PSA test should be included. Ask you GP for details and look out for the advertised Awareness Weeks in the press and TV. www.prostate-cancer.co.uk

Have I got PC?

As there are often no signs or indications from self examination, middle aged men should ask their GP for a PSA blood test as part of their regular medical check-ups.

PSA Test

A Prostate Specific Antigen blood test will give the doctor a more positive indication of what, if any, other investigations are required.

PSA Test

www.prostate-cancer.org.uk
This appeal is made to raise awareness of this life treating disease.

Links

We would like this site to be a great resource for people wanting to find out more information about Prostate Cancer. Listed below are some links to other Prostate Cancer information sites and articles. If you would like to exchange links with us, please contact us.

Prostate Cancer Research at Hammersmith Hospital: http://www.hammersmithresearch.com
The Prostate Cancer Charity: http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk
Prostate Cancer Statistics: http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk
UK prostate cancer statistics from Cancer Research: http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/cancerstats/types/prostate/

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