Prostate Cancer Support
How Long Can You Live With Prostate Cancer Without Treatment?
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Blog, Prostate Cancer SupportReading Time: 7 minutes Medically Approved by Dr Aqua Asif (15/3/25) and Mr Alan Doherty GMC: 3279241 (24/3/2026) At a Glance Many men diagnosed with prostate cancer — especially early-stage disease — live for years and often die of unrelated causes. Five-year survival for stage 1–2 prostate cancer is almost 100%, and even stage 3 carries around […]
Read more →Types of Prostate Cancer
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Blog, Prostate Cancer SupportReading Time: 10 minutes Medically Approved by Dr Aqua Asif (12/3/25) TL;DR Prostate cancer comprises multiple tumour types, each defined by the cells they originate from, their growth pattern, and aggressiveness. Acinar adenocarcinoma is the most common form—accounting for over 95% of cases—typically slow-growing and often detected through PSA screening, DRE, MRI or biopsy; treatment options include […]
Read more →What Are the Side Effects of Each Prostate Cancer Treatment?
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Blog, Prostate Cancer SupportReading Time: 10 minutes Medically Approved by Dr Aqua Asif (14/3/25) and Mr Marc Laniado Consultant Urologist GMC: 3343931. (20/3/2026) At a Glance Every prostate cancer treatment carries potential side effects — but the type and severity vary significantly depending on which treatment you choose. Radical prostatectomy and radiotherapy carry higher risks of erectile dysfunction and urinary […]
Read more →New Treatments for Prostate Cancer in 2026
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Prostate Cancer Support, Treatment optionsReading Time: 10 minutes Medically reviewed by Dr Aqua Asif, MRCS | Updated: 18 March 2026 At a Glance Prostate cancer treatment has advanced significantly in recent years, with focal therapies like HIFU (NICE-approved, IPG424) and NanoKnife IRE (NICE-approved, IPG768) offering men the ability to treat localised cancer while preserving quality of life. In our clinic’s experience, […]
Read more →Does Prostate Cancer Stop You From Ejaculating?
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Erectile Dysfunction, Prostate Cancer SupportReading Time: 10 minutes Medically Approved by Dr Aqua Asif (15/3/25) and Mr Raj Nigam Consultant Urologist GMC: 3265226. (24/3/2026) At a Glance Prostate cancer itself rarely stops ejaculation — it is the treatment that typically causes changes. Radical prostatectomy removes the prostate and seminal vesicles, leading to dry orgasms in virtually all cases, while focal therapies […]
Read more →Does Prostate Cancer Have Early Symptoms — or Is Screening the Key?
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Blog, Diagnosis, Mens' health, Prostate Cancer SupportReading Time: 10 minutes Medically Approved by Dr Aqua Asif (15/3/25) and Mr Alan Doherty Consultant Urologist GMC: 3279241 At a Glance Early-stage prostate cancer is usually silent — most men have no symptoms at all and feel perfectly healthy. That is why screening matters more than symptoms. A PSA blood test or digital rectal examination (DRE) […]
Read more →Prostate Cancer in Black Males
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Prostate Cancer SupportReading Time: 12 minutes Medically Approved by Dr Aqua Asif (15/3/25) TL;DR Higher risk and worse outcomes: Black men are at significantly greater risk of being diagnosed with and dying from prostate cancer. Causes include a complex mix of genetic, hormonal, and socioeconomic factors, alongside disparities in healthcare access. No universal “best” treatment: The most effective treatment […]
Read more →What Stage Is My Prostate Cancer and What Are My Treatment Options?
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Blog, Prostate Cancer SupportReading Time: 10 minutes Medically Approved by Dr Aqua Asif (12/5/2025) and Mr Tim Dudderidge Consultant urologist GMC: 4505451 (24/3/2026) Written by FTC Medical team At a Glance Prostate cancer is staged from 1 to 4 using the TNM system, Gleason grading, and PSA levels. Most men are diagnosed at an early stage (Stage 1 or 2), […]
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: Data-Driven Tools to 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 →Communicating about Prostate Cancer
Posted on September 7, 2021 in Mental health, Prostate Cancer SupportBeing told you have cancer can render you mute and viscerally disconnected between head and heart. The fear, complexity and taboos associated with prostate cancer, in particular, mean that finding a comfortable and effective language to express yourself can be challenging. Yet learning and using this language is crucial to achieving good outcomes for you […]
Read more →Can an app help after a prostate cancer diagnosis?
Posted on May 7, 2021 in News & Views, Prostate Cancer SupportMedically Approved by Dr Aqua Asif (May 1st 2025) Written by Brian Lynch For men diagnosed with prostate cancer, the journey through treatment and recovery can feel overwhelming. As more people turn to digital tools for health support, the idea of using an app specifically designed for prostate cancer is becoming more common. These […]
Read more →Any questions?
If you’ve got any questions about your prostate cancer diagnosis or want to know more about HIFU treatment or NanoKnife treatment, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly, knowledgeable team.
