Prostate cancer in the UK
Around 400,000 men are living with and after prostate cancer 1
Over 47,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year – 129 men every day 1
Black men are more likely to develop prostate cancer (1 in 4 compared to 1 in 8 white men) 1
Men over 50 are more at risk of getting prostate cancer 2
Men with family history of prostate cancer are more likely to get prostate cancer 2
If you have any of the risk factors or symptoms of prostate cancer, it’s important that you let your doctor know. Remember you may not even experience any symptoms for early prostate cancer. That’s why it’s important to visit your doctor for regular health check-ups.
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REFERENCES:
- Prostate Cancer UK. About prostate cancer. Available at: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information/about-prostate-cancer [Last accessed: June 2022] Return to content
- Prostate Cancer UK. Am I at risk of prostate cancer? Available at: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information/are-you-at-risk?scrollTo=black-men [Last accessed: June 2022] Return to content
- NHS. Symptoms prostate cancer. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/symptoms [Last accessed: June 2022] Return to content
Reporting of side effects and quality complaints
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk.
You can also report side effects and quality complaints to Bayer Plc. Further information is available on the “contact” tab at www.bayer.co.uk.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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