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4/3/2026
The LivingCare Group
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in England, with around 55,300 new cases every year. Understanding this disease is the key to fighting it. That’s why March marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a national reminder to get checked, stay informed about signs and symptoms, and have open conversations with healthcare providers.
At LivingCare, we’re doing our bit by providing rapid access to private prostate screening, PSA testing, prostate MRI scanning and transperineal prostate biopsy across Sheffield and Leeds. Our tests help men move from concern to clarity, quickly.
In this article, we’ll share some of our prostate expertise with you so you know more about the cancer that affects 1 in 8 men – and how to find help.
The prostate is a small gland that sits beneath the bladder. It creates a fluid that forms part of semen. As men age, the gland naturally enlarges. This benign enlargement can cause urinary symptoms, but it is not cancer. Prostate cancer develops when cells within the gland begin to grow abnormally.
Your risk increases if you:
Of all these, age is the strongest risk factor. Most cases occur in men over 65.
According to research, men are more likely than women to delay seeking medical help until symptoms interfere with daily functions. It could be a mixture of embarrassment, uncertainty about the testing process, or the belief that changes are just a natural part of the ageing process.
The thing is, early-stage prostate cancer may cause no symptoms at all. That is why it’s important to understand risk factors, not only symptoms, and know when it is time for a routine test.
At the moment, there is no routine NHS national screening programme, but testing is available. Diagnosis often begins with a clinical consultation, either at your local GP or in a private setting. The doctor can perform a PSA test – a simple blood test that can indicate prostate cancer. If there is a concern, you may need a multiparametric prostate MRI scan. Further tests include a transperineal prostate biopsy.
Early detection gives promising survival rates for prostate cancer. When found at Stage 1 or 2, almost 100% of people survive their cancer for 5 years or more after diagnosis. Stage 1 and 2 means cancer is just one side of the prostate or less, and is completely contained within the gland.
If prostate cancer is detected at stage 4, the cancer may have spread to your organs, lymph nodes, or bones. Around 50% of men survive this cancer for 5 years or more after the diagnosis.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is about action. Whether that means checking your family history, booking a PSA test, or simply discussing risk with loved ones, small steps can help.
We know that worrying about the big C can take its toll on your mind. If you are concerned about prostate cancer or discover you are at high risk, you can book a non-invasive PSA test and have the results back to you quickly. Put your mind at ease during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with easy access to testing.
