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Prostate cancer essentials: Introduction to prostate cancer

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1:45 Learning hours

Introductory

Prostate cancer essentials: Introduction to prostate cancer

This course provides an overview of prostate cancer for healthcare professionals.

We would like to thank Catherine Holborn, Senior Lecturer in Radiotherapy and Oncology, Sheffield Hallam University for authoring this content on behalf of Prostate Cancer UK.

Date written: September 2014
Date due for revision: March 2019

This course consists of the following 4 modules:

Prostate cancer essentials: Introduction to prostate cancer

An overview of cancer, and an outline of the anatomy and function of the prostate gland and benign conditions of the prostate.

Prostate cancer essentials: Aetiology, epidemiology and risk factors

Explores the aetiology and epidemiology of prostate cancer, and details the established and probable risk factors.

Prostate cancer essentials: Diet and nutrition

Explores the role of diet as a probable risk factor for prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer essentials: Reflective exercises 1

This reflective exercise aims to help you develop a picture of the occurrence of prostate cancer in the United Kingdom.