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Overview
Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, where they may not cause serious harm. However, while some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or even no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly.
Prostate cancer that's detected early — when it's still confined to the prostate gland — has the best chance for successful treatment.
Below are links to useful websites offering help to men who are looking for information about prostate cancer either for prevention, early diagnosis, treatment options and recovery. Some sites have information that is not consistent with our objectives in that they recommend PSA prostate cancer testing for men aged over 50 whereas we recommend testing for men over 40 especially where there are higher risk factors such as black,asian and afro-caribbean heritage, a family history of prostate cancer or breast and ovarian cancer on the maternal side
What is the prostate? Click on the diagram below to view information from Macmillan Cancer Research
Prostate Cancer UK
Various articles including information for men who have just been diagnosed, surgery, radiotherapy and hormone therapy information and living with prostate cancer
NHS
UK National Health Service
CHAPS
Men’s health support group working as an advocate for men's health issues to encourage prevention and early diagnosis
Graham Fulford Trust
Charitable trust supporting prostate cancer awareness and early diagnosis
Prostate Cancer South
Various articles and publications produced by Prostate Cancer South including raising awareness, PSA tests, just diagnosed and treatment options and pathways
Tackle prostate cancer organisation
Tackle acts as the voice of prostate cancer patients in the UK
Macmillan Support
Macmillan provide vital information about all types of cancer, diagnosis, treatments and recovery. The link takes you to help page as mental health, financial problems and emotional issues are often most difficult problems for cancer sufferers
Portsmouth Hospital
Information about facilities and services at the QA hospital in Portsmouth
IOW NHS Trust
Information about facilities and services at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust
People Matter Isle of Wight
User led organisation helping Isle of Wight people and their carers who have support needs
Diabetes UK
This link takes you to the Diabetes UK website that contains information about Diabetes
