Specialist Male Health Organisations

The Prostate Cancer Charity

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. There are about 36,000 new cases every year in the UK – yes, 36,000. 

Possible symptons include a weak or reduced urine flow; a need to urinate frequently; difficulty or pain when passing urine; pain in the testicles; blood in the urine or semen. 

Some research shows certain foods may increase or decrease the risk, but the evidence is not strong enough to make specific recommendations.

If you are worried YOU MUST make a GP appointment and talk about every aspect of your symptoms. Do not put it off – early detection can save lives! 

For in-depth online information about prostate cancer, visit the website of The Prostate Cancer Charity at http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/

See also: www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/prostate

 

Testicular cancer

Testicular cancer – cancer of the testicles – is fortunately quite rare. In the UK, about 2,000 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer every year. It is most commonly found in the age range 15 to 44. Approximately 70 men die from the disease each year in the UK. Treatments are usually very successful with survival rates over 95%.

The most common symptom of testicular cancer is a painless lump or swelling in/on the testicles. Other symptoms can include a dull ache in the scrotum (the sac of skin that contains the testicles) or a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum.

Men with concerns about their testicles should see their GPs as soon as possible and discuss all the facts and symptoms. Early diagnosis increases the likelihood of successful treatment.

See: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer-of-the-testicle/Pages/Introduction.aspx