Only men can develop prostate cancer and the risk of getting it increases with age. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and may not cause problems, but some grow quickly and need early treatment. It is important to recognise any symptoms and tell your doctor
How common is it?
Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in UK men. More than 70 men are diagnosed with the disease every day. Nine out of ten cases occur in men over the age of 60. The number of prostate cancer cases reported worldwide is going up. One reason for the increase is that men are living longer. They are more likely to reach old age and develop prostate cancer. Another reason is that more men are being tested and found to have the cancer
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