Prostate cancer

If you have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer, at HCA Healthcare UK you can be assured of exceptional care, from the very first moment we meet.

Our consultants and wider clinical teams are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, ensuring you receive the highest standards of clinical care and support, in safe, comfortable and welcoming environments.

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About prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with around 150 men diagnosed every day. Most prostate cancers grow slowly, but some can grow and spread quickly, so it’s important to be aware of symptoms and get any changes checked as soon as possible. Prostate cancer is highly treatable, particularly when diagnosed at an early stage.

Mr Christian Brown, Consultant Urological Surgeon at The Harley Street Clinic, part of HCA Healthcare UK, shares his expert insight and answers some of the most common questions about prostate cancer’

Symptoms of prostate cancer

Knowing the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer makes it easier to spot any changes and have them checked. It may not be anything serious, but finding cancer early makes it easier to treat. The most common symptoms of prostate cancer include:

Rushing to the loo and needing to urinate more often at night
Difficulty starting to urinate
Taking a long time to urinate or a weak flow of urine
Blood in your urine or semen
Back pain, hip pain or pelvis pain
Unexplained weight loss

If you have any of these symptoms, speak to your GP.

Risk factors of prostate cancer

Your individual risk of developing prostate cancer depends on multiple factors including your age, genetics and ethnicity. As is the case with many cancer types, prostate cancer incidence increases with age, mostly affecting men over the age of 50. It is possible to develop prostate cancer at a younger age but the risk is lower.

Prostate cancer can also run in families, this is known as an inherited or hereditary risk. Certain ethnicities are also at an increased risk, with black African and Caribbean men being two to three times more likely than white men to develop prostate cancer.

If you are over the age of 50 you may want to speak to your GP or a Consultant specialist about your prostate health and the checks that can be done for prostate cancer. If you have a family history or are a black man over the age of 45 you may want to speak to your GP or a Consultant specialist about your risk of developing prostate cancer.