Six out of ten men are completely unaware of some of the possible signs and symptoms of a disease which kills one man every hour in the UK.
Before Max Beesley’s Father was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, he was healthy, with a wonderful diet and showed no signs of being ill.
The surprising statistics have been released to mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the fact that there are over 250,000 men living with Prostate Cancer in the UK today, making it the most common cancer in men.
Some men are not being offered a test by their doctors that could lead to diagnosis.
In the last six months only 16% of men who visited their GP with possible prostate cancer symptoms were offered a PSA test, a simple blood test that in some cases can be used to diagnose the disease.
Max Beesley states the importance of asking for a test, as if caught early on, Prostate Cancer is an 'incredibly well treated disease' and the 'success rate is magnificent'.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is an annual health awareness campaign organised by The Prostate Cancer Charity.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. Despite recent improvements in prostate cancer services, many men are still subject to a legacy of neglect, ranging from difficulties in diagnosis through to limited access to information and support to help them cope with the impact of treatment for the disease.
Throughout March, The Prostate Cancer Charity is calling on people to join the charge and declare ‘I’m aware’.
Watch the following video to hear Max Beesley discussing the importance of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.