Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer to affect males in the UK with around 47,700 men being diagnosed each year according to Cancer Research UK.
Prostate cancer typically develops slowly which means there may be no signs for many years. A man’s risk of developing prostate cancer depends on many factors such as age, genetics, family history, lifestyle, and other medical conditions.
In this article, we’ll provide you with valuable information to pass on to your employees and tips on how to promote awareness in the workplace.
Warning signs can include:
- Frequent urination
- Weak or interrupted urine flow or the need to strain to empty the bladder
- The urge to urinate frequently at night
- Blood in the urine
- Blood in the seminal fluid
- New onset of erectile dysfunction
- Pain or burning during urination, which is much less common
- Discomfort or pain when sitting, caused by an enlarged prostate
Please visit the Prostate Cancer UK website for further information.