Prostate Cancer Support
What is the life expectancy of someone with Prostate Cancer
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Blog, Prostate Cancer SupportThe life expectancy for a man diagnosed with prostate cancer varies significantly. It depends on several factors, including how advanced the cancer is when it’s found (the stage), how quickly it’s likely to grow (the grade), the man’s age and general health, his ethnic background, and the treatment he receives. It’s really important to remember […]
Read more →Types of Prostate Cancer
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Blog, Prostate Cancer SupportProstate cancer is not a single disease but a range of tumour types that originate in the prostate gland. While the most common form is acinar adenocarcinoma, other, less common subtypes exist. Each type can differ in terms of aggressiveness, symptoms, and treatment options. Understanding these differences allows patients, families, and healthcare providers to make […]
Read more →Prostate Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Blog, Prostate Cancer SupportTreatments for prostate cancer are designed to either cure or control the disease. These can range from surgery and radiotherapy to chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and newer approaches like focal therapy. Each option has its own balance of benefits and potential side effects. While this can feel overwhelming, your healthcare team will discuss these effects in […]
Read more →Latest Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Prostate Cancer Support, Treatment optionsProstate cancer treatment is a constantly evolving field. Researchers are continually developing new ways to diagnose and manage the disease. In recent years, there have been significant advances, leading to more precise techniques that target tumours while aiming to minimise side effects. This means that many men can now maintain a better quality of life […]
Read more →Does Prostate Cancer Stop You From Ejaculating?
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Impotence, Prostate Cancer SupportDoes Prostate Cancer Stop You From Ejaculating? When men first hear about prostate cancer, one of the most immediate concerns is whether they will still be able to ejaculate after treatment. This is a natural question, given that the prostate gland plays a central role in semen production and overall sexual function. Although not every […]
Read more →Early symptoms of prostate cancer?
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Blog, Diagnosis, Mens' health, Prostate Cancer SupportIntroduction Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men in the UK. The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder, and its primary function is to produce fluid that forms part of semen. While some prostate cancers grow slowly and may never cause problems, others are more aggressive and […]
Read more →Prostate Cancer in Black Males
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Prostate Cancer SupportBlack Men and Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting men worldwide, yet Black men face a disproportionately high risk of developing this disease. Research consistently demonstrates that Black men are disproportionately affected by prostate cancer. They are more likely to be diagnosed at a younger age, present […]
Read more →Stages of Prostate Cancer
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Blog, Prostate Cancer SupportProstate cancer varies considerably in how it behaves and how it responds to treatment. Understanding the stage of the cancer helps patients and their healthcare teams make informed decisions about the best treatment options and to understand the likely outcome. Early-stage prostate cancer often has more treatment options, including focal therapy, while more advanced stages […]
Read more →It takes two
Posted on August 16, 2022 in News & Views, Patient stories, Prostate Cancer Support, Sex & relationshipsPartners and support networks in the prostate cancer journey The majority of men who come to us with a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment recommendation are motivated to seek out more detailed information and to explore alternatives by their relationships with wives or partners. Given the nature of the disease and the side effects of […]
Read more →Prostate cancer recovery and music therapy
Posted on March 21, 2022 in News & Views, Podcast, Prostate Cancer Support, RadiotherapyMedically Approved by Dr Aqua Asif (May 1st 2025) Written by Brian Lynch Music can be far more than background noise; for many men it becomes an active part of healing. Clinical music therapy is now offered by a growing number of NHS and charity services and is supported by a body of research demonstrating […]
Read more →5 steps to personalised Prostate Cancer care.
Posted on March 3, 2022 in News & Views, Prostate Cancer Support, Second opinions, Treatment optionsPersonalised healthcare is at the core of the approach to prostate cancer here at The Focal Therapy Clinic The charity Prostate Cancer UK gave evidence last month to Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee for the latter’s inquiry entitled “How can the Government improve cancer outcomes in England?” In its evidence, PCUK provided eleven key […]
Read more →Predict Prostate: How Data-Driven Decision Tools Prevent Overtreatment
Posted on December 22, 2021 in Mens' health, Podcast, Prostate Cancer Support, Treatment optionshttps://prostate.predict.nhs.uk Reading Time: 6 minutes Medically Approved by: Marc Laniado, Consultant Urologist (July 2024) Updated: June 2025 TL;DR: Predict Prostate—a free NHS-backed online calculator—shows each man his 10- and 15-year survival with and without treatment, helping many realise that immediate radical therapy is rarely urgent and steering choices toward active surveillance or focal treatment […]
Read more →Any questions?
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