This patient information leaflet has been written to help you understand what prostate cancer is and what your own risk of developing it might be. It explains the signs and symptoms to look out for and provides information on how prostate cancer is diagnosed.
This leaflet also helps you to understand what will happen if you are found to have prostate cancer, including your options for genetic testing. Genetic testing can help your doctors to understand if there are changes in the cancer which may explain why you have developed prostate cancer, whether other family members are at a higher risk, and options for monitoring and potential treatments.
Towards the end of the leaflet you can also find links to further information, guidance and sources of support.