Risk and symptoms

Information about prostate cancer, signs and symptoms, risk and incidence.

One in eight men in the UK will get prostate cancer. Age, ethnicity and family history are also factors.

Most men with early prostate cancer don’t have any signs or symptoms. That’s why it’s important to know about your risk.

A healthy diet and regular exercise might help lower your risk of being diagnosed with advanced or aggressive prostate cancer.

1 in 4 black men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime. Black men are more likely to get prostate cancer than other men, and we don't yet know why.

Trans women have a prostate – the prostate sits underneath the bladder and is not removed as part of genital reconstructive surgery.

The earlier you catch prostate cancer, the more likely it is to be cured. Answer three quick questions to check your risk.

Our trained Risk Information Officer can answer your questions and provide support on prostate cancer risk and the PSA test. We know this can be a confusing topic, so we're here to help.