Dying from prostate cancer

If you have advanced prostate cancer and are approaching the end of your life, you might have a lot of questions about what will happen. On these pages we try to answer some of your questions and help you get more support.

If someone you love is coming to the end of their life, this information is for you as well.

If you’ve recently been diagnosed, you may find it more useful to read about what to expect at the different stages of prostate cancer here. If you have advanced prostate cancer, you might find it useful to read our general information about advanced prostate cancer.  Although advanced prostate cancer can’t be cured, treatments can keep it under control and help to manage symptoms.

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What to expect

Find out what to expect as your cancer progresses and how to manage problems, such as pain or sickness.
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Thinking and planning ahead

Learn about end of life care and support you can get, where you can be cared for, and who might be able to help.
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Supporting someone

Find out ways to support someone who is dying and how you can get support for yourself.
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Ten ways to feel more in control

Get ideas for things you can do to help take control in the months or weeks ahead.
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Thoughts and feelings

Read about thoughts and feelings you might have and ideas for how to deal with them.
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Our Specialist Nurses

Find out what support our Our Specialist Nurses can give you.
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