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- There are around 11,500 prostate cancer deaths in the UK every year, that's 31 every day (2014-2016).
- In males in the UK, prostate cancer is the 2nd most common cause of cancer death, with around 11,600 deaths in 2016.
Charities like Prostate Cancer UK do tremendous work funding research in to treatment and prevention of this disease. Because of their work (and others) and the care they receive from various healthcare workers:
- More than 8 in 10 (84%) men diagnosed with prostate cancer in England and Wales survive their disease for ten years or more (2010-11).
- Almost 9 in 10 (85%) men diagnosed with prostate cancer in England and Wales survive their disease for five years or more (2010-11).
- Almost 95% (94%) of men diagnosed with prostate cancer in England and Wales survive their disease for one year or more (2010-11).
- Prostate cancer survival in England is higher for men diagnosed aged 60-69 years old, probably because of PSA testing detecting latent, earlier, slow-growing cancers (2009-2013)
It would be fantastic if you could support me with even a small amount of sponsorship (although I won't be embarrassed by large amounts 😁. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.