Together we will beat cancer Donate Menu Search Prostate cancer Prostate cancer is cancer that starts in the prostate gland. The prostate gland is found at the base of the bladder and is about the size of a walnut. What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is cancer of the prostate gland. Find out about who gets prostate cancer and the most common type. Symptoms of prostate cancer Read about possible symptoms of prostate cancer and when to see your doctor. Getting diagnosed Your GP will ask you about your symptoms including what they are, when you get them and whether anything you do makes them better or worse. Risks and causes Your risk of developing prostate cancer depends on many things including age and ethnicity. Stages, types and grades Get information about how doctors stage prostate cancer, the Gleason score and the different types of prostate cancer. Treatment for prostate cancer Your treatment depends on a number of factors including how big the cancer is, whether it has spread anywhere else in your body and how well you are. Advanced prostate cancer Advanced prostate cancer means that a cancer that began in the prostate has spread to another part of the body. Survival Survival depends on many factors including the type of your prostate cancer and how well you are overall. Living with prostate cancer Get practical and emotional support to help you cope with a diagnosis of prostate cancer, and life during and after treatment. Research and clinical trials Find out about the latest UK research, clinical trials and how you can take part. Last reviewed: 22 May 2019 Next review due: 22 May 2022 Coronavirus and cancer We know it’s a worrying time for people with cancer, we have information to help. Read our information about coronavirus and cancer About Cancer generously supported by Dangoor Education since 2010. Find a clinical trial Search our clinical trials database for all cancer trials and studies recruiting in the UK Cancer Chat forum Talk to other people affected by cancer Nurse helpline 0808 800 4040 Questions about cancer? Call freephone 9 to 5 Monday to Friday or email us Speak to a nurse Nurse Helpline 0808 800 4040 Questions about cancer? Call freephone 9 to 5 Monday to Friday or email us Quick links Find local shops Shop online Contact us Jobs Follow us About our information Terms and conditions Privacy Modern Slavery Statement Cookies Accessibility Sitemap Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. Cookies are small bits of information that we place on your device. We use necessary cookies to make the site work, and others to help us do things like monitor site usage and personalise advertising. Read more about the different cookies we use in our cookies policy. You can continue to the site and accept all cookies. Or you can manage how we use them. › Manage cookies ✓ OK, continue to site