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Diet, physical activity and your risk of prostate cancer

WEBHaving too much calcium in your diet might increase your risk of prostate cancer. But you do need about 700mg a day to keep your bones healthy. You can get this from a …

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Urinary problems after prostate cancer treatment

WEBMany men get urinary problems as a side effect of their treatment. This is because prostate cancer treatment can damage the nerves and muscles that control when you urinate …

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Choosing a treatment Prostate Cancer UK

WEBThe treatment options for locally advanced prostate cancer are: external beam radiotherapy with hormone therapy (and sometimes with high dose-rate brachytherapy or permanent …

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Psychological Wellbeing & Mental Health in Prostate Cancer

WEBProcesses of adaptation that occur over time as people manage, learn from, and integrate changes that are precipitated by the altered circumstances of their lives (Brennan, 2001) …

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Enlarged prostate treatment Prostate Cancer UK

WEBThe main types of medicine for an enlarged prostate are: alpha-blockers. 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. You might be given both types of medicine – this is known as a combination …

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Tests Prostate Cancer UK

WEBProstate tests. Read about the tests and checks used to see if you have prostate cancer or another prostate problem. They include the PSA blood test, digital rectal examination …

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Landmark moment as first gene-targeting treatment for prostate …

WEBExpanding access across the UK Originally developed and approved to treat women with breast or ovarian cancer, olaparib targets cancer cells that have faulty DNA …

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Dealing with my diagnosis Prostate Cancer UK

WEBEat a healthy, balanced diet. We don’t know for sure if any specific foods have an effect on prostate cancer. But eating well can help you stay a healthy weight, which may be …

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Side effects of hormone therapy Prostate Cancer UK

WEBBreast swelling and tenderness. Hormone therapy may cause swelling (gynaecomastia) and tenderness in the chest area. This is caused when levels of oestrogen and testosterone …

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Who we are Prostate Cancer UK

WEBOur impact so far. A man diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1996, when Prostate Cancer UK was founded, faced a very different world. Today, over £75 million pounds worth of …

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Pelvic floor muscle exercises Prostate Cancer UK

WEBYou may want to try standing with your back against a wall, knees slightly bent. This is a good starting position when finding your pelvic floor muscles. If you prefer to find your …

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MRI scan Prostate Cancer UK

WEBYour MRI scan images will be looked at by a specialist called a radiologist, who specialises in diagnosing health problems using X-rays and scans. The radiologist will give the …

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Mental and emotional wellbeing Prostate Cancer UK

WEBMental and emotional wellbeing. Being diagnosed and living with prostate cancer can affect your mood, thoughts, and emotions. You may experience a range of emotions – some …

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Dealing with emotional impact of prostate cancer

WEBDealing with the emotional impact of prostate cancer. Some men say being diagnosed and living with prostate cancer changes the way they think and feel about life. It can be hard …

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Travelling with prostate cancer Prostate Cancer UK

WEBTravel and prostate cancer. Going on holiday can be a great way to relax and get away from things. Having prostate cancer shouldn’t stop you from travelling but you may need to …

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Clinical Champions cohort 3 Prostate Cancer UK

WEBMeet our Clinical Champions- Cohort 3. April 2023- November 2024. In April 2023, 22 Health Care Professionals from across the UK became our third cohort for the Clinical …

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Just as every man is an individual, every treatment pathway is

WEB3 psychological needs of the patient are addressed and, if curative treatment is required, it should be made available as early as possible. A clinical consensus …

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Campaigning Prostate Cancer UK

WEBFrom petitions, to speaking directly to governments, working closely with the NHS and key decision-makers across the UK, we campaign for better care for people living with and …

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