Men's health
Male cancers
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is cancer of the prostate gland. Cancer is when abnormal cells start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. The cells can grow into surrounding tissues or organs, and may spread to other areas of the body.
Symptoms of prostate cancer can include:
- Needing to pee more frequently, often during the night
- Needing to rush to the toilet
- Difficulty in starting to pee (hesitancy)
- Straining or taking a long time while peeing
- Weak flow
- Feeling that your bladder has not emptied fully
- Blood in urine or blood in semen (rare)
What increases the risks of developing prostate cancer?
- Age (older males are more likely to get it)
- Genetics and family history
- Lifestyle factors
- Other medical conditions
Further information:
Penile cancer
Penile cancer is cancer of the penis. It is a rare cancer in the UK. It can develop anywhere on the penis but is most common under the foreskin in men who haven’t been circumcised or on the head of the penis (the glans).
Signs and Symptoms
- Bleeding from your penis
- A foul smelling discharge
- A rash on your penis
- Difficulty in drawing back your foreskin (phimosis)
- A change in the colour of your penis or foreskin
Who is at risk?
- Men over the age of 50
- Men who carry the human papillomavirus (HPV) – a common infection and for most people it causes no harm
- Men who smoke
Further information:
Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in the testicles, which are part of a man's reproductive system.
Signs and symptoms
- A lump or swelling in the testicle
- A heavy scrotum
- Discomfort or pain in a testicle or the scrotum
Who is at risk?
Younger men are more likely to get testicular cancer. Men in their early 30s are the most likely to get it.
Further information:
Remember these are signs and symptoms for information only, but if you have any concerns please visit your GP.
Last updated: 21/02/2024 08:58
