Prostate Cancer: the facts

1 in 4 Black men will get prostate cancer

That's double the risk of other men. As a Black man, you're also more likely to get prostate cancer if:

• you're 45 or over – and your risk gets higher as you get older
• your dad or brother has had prostate cancer
• your mum or sister has had breast cancer.

If you notice changes in how you wee, or if it becomes painful, it’s important to get it checked by your GP.  If you are a black man over 50, you have the right to a PSA test. If you are a black man aged between 45-49, you can ask for a PSA test but you should think carefully about the advantages and disadvantages first.

What to know more?

Prostate Cancer UK provides advice and guidance for everyone in the UK who have or think they may have prostate cancer. Visit their website here.

Watch the Embarrassed short film, commissioned by Male Cancer Awareness. The NHS website will provide you with information on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and living with prostate cancer. Find more information here.