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PROSTATE CANCER UK
Helping more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life
UK OFFICIAL STATISTICS MARCH 2013 FOR PROSTATE
CANCER
Headline stats:
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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men
Every hour one man dies from prostate cancer
Over 40,000 men are diagnosed with the cancer every year
More than 10,000 men die every year from prostate cancer
It is estimated that by the year 2030, prostate cancer will be the most common
cancer of all but like all cancers it affects the whole family already
Supporting stats:
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111 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every day
One in eight men will get the cancer
Over 250,000 men are living with or after the cancer in the UK
Two out of three adults don’t know what the gland does
Who is at a higher risk:
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Men over 50
African Caribbean men – three times as likely as white men of the same age –
and to have it perhaps younger
 If it’s in the family men are 2.5 time more likely to develop prostate cancer
All men falling into these categories should be checked!
Note: Men from Asian / Eastern countries have a low incidence of the cancer but on
moving to western countries gradually move to European incidence levels
Symptoms:
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None – but it can still be present and only found by testing- as with me at a
well man’s clinic
Urinary problems – a man should check but can be caused by other issues
Persistent back ache – again can be due to many reasons but men must be
checked
Good news:
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Although not conclusive a simple blood test can be indicative.
 Like most serious cancers, if caught early treatments can work EG I was
diagnosed in 1998 and am still here!
 Largely as a result of the charity, both awareness and research into the cancer
is increasing – although still less than other serious cancers
 Prostate Cancer UK is here to help–0800 074 8383 www.prostatecanceruk.org
Trevor Walker Prostate Cancer UK Volunteer
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