Prostatitis is the inflammation or infection of the prostate gland. The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The condition can cause pain and urinary symptoms. Prostatitis can occur at any age and can be acute (sudden & short-term) or chronic (longer-lasting). […]
Do Not Ignore the Symptoms! Get a Test for BPH
There are several reasons why it is important to get a test for BPH by a healthcare professional; Reasons to get a BPH test Many urinary symptoms associated with BPH can also be signs of other conditions, such as urinary tract infections or even prostate cancer. Don’t put it off, […]
The Best Treatments for BPH aka an Enlarged Prostate
BPH stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia, which is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is a small walnut-shaped gland located just below the bladder that surrounds the urethra; the pipe that carries urine from the bladder to be expelled out of the penis. As men get […]
Have you Sudden and Frequent Urge to Pee? It might be BPH!
As men get older the prostate gland gets bigger, naturally. In the case of BPH, the prostate gland becomes so enlarged, causing it to squeeze and narrow the urine pipe (the urethra). This can result in various problematic symptoms and difficulties such as; Needing to urinate more often than usual, […]
The Best Test for Prostate Cancer
Assessing and testing for prostate cancer requires a comprehensive evaluation by healthcare professionals experienced in prostate cancer diagnosis. They will consider the results of the various assessments and work with you to develop an individualised treatment plan based on your specific situation. Prostate cancer tests typically involve a combination of […]
What are your Options for Treating Prostate Cancer
Treating prostate cancer depends on several factors, including the stage of the cancer, the aggressiveness of the tumour and the overall health of the individual. Here are some typical treatment options for prostate cancer; Active surveillance For low-risk local prostate cancer active surveillance may be recommended. This involves regular monitoring […]
Gabby Logan talks about husband Kenny’s Prostate Cancer Journey
During a recent interview with Steven Bartlett on his ‘The Diary of a CEO’ podcast, a tearful Gabby Logan discussed the prostate cancer diagnosis that her beloved husband of 21 years Kenny had received earlier this year. She tearfully touched upon their painful journey, as well as the sheer relief […]
Early Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Save Lives Rod Stewart
An eighth of all men receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer, which currently claims the lives of one man every 45 minutes; this amounts to over 11,500 lives each year in the UK alone¹. This is why noticing and reacting to the subtle yet lifesaving symptoms of prostate cancer can […]
Six Prostate Cancer Symptoms To Watch Out For
Early Signs of Prostate Cancer Recent prostate cancer research commissioned by GenesisCare¹ has provided further insight into the disease that currently affects an eighth of all men and claims nine thousand lives each year in the UK. Just a quarter of all the men surveyed could identify the symptoms of […]
Two Week SBRT Radiotherapy Treatment for Prostate Cancer
An introduction to SBRT Prostate cancer treatments vary and can involve anything from simple monitoring, right through to more involved courses of radiotherapy and sometimes surgery, but the more recently developed SBRT (Stereotactic Body RadioTherapy) method now provides patients with a proven, but far less invasive option of prostate cancer […]