What it is
Many prostate cancers grow slowly and may never cause problems, so active surveillance (regular checks) may be suggested.
If treatment is needed, options include surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy. A specialist team helps choose the right one.
Common signs
- Often no symptoms early on
- Needing to pee more often, especially at night
- A weak flow or straining to pee
- Feeling the bladder has not fully emptied
- Blood in pee or semen
- Bone or back pain if it has spread
How it is usually diagnosed
- PSA blood test
- Rectal examination
- MRI scan
- Biopsy
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- PSA results over time
- MRI reports
- Biopsy reports with Gleason score
- Urology and oncology letters
- Treatment plans
Questions to ask your doctor
- What is my risk group?
- Is active surveillance an option for me?
- How will treatment affect bladder and sexual function?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Being unable to pee, or new weakness or numbness in the legs: call 112
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.