What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?

• One in eight men will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime, emphasizing the importance of awareness and appropriate screening discussions in primary care
• Key symptoms include urinary difficulties (frequency, hesitancy, weak stream), erectile dysfunction, and pelvic/back pain, though early disease is often asymptomatic
• GPs should consider risk stratification based on age, family history, and ethnicity when counselling men about prostate cancer screening and PSA testing options

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

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