Prostate cancer starts in the prostate gland, which is a walnut sized gland at the base of a man’s bladder.
Prostate cancer: What you should know
Information about prostate cancer in Ireland, the signs and symptoms of the disease, the PSA blood test and prostate cancer treatment
The prostate and prostate cancer
Find out about what the prostate is, what it does and what prostate cancer is
Prostate cancer symptoms
Read about possible symptoms of prostate cancer and when to see your doctor.
Risk factors and causes
This page tells you about the causes of prostate cancer and factors that can affect your risk of developing prostate cancer.
The PSA blood test and screening
Find out more about the PSA blood test, how it works, what it does, its risks and benefits, and why there is no national screening programme for prostate cancer.
Diagnosing prostate cancer
Find out more about the PSA blood test, how it works, what it does, its risks and benefits, and why there is no national screening programme for prostate cancer.
Further tests for prostate cancer
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may need further tests to see if the cancer has spread. This page tells you about some of these tests.
Stages of prostate cancer
The stage of a cancer tells you how big it is and how far it’s spread. It helps your doctor decide which treatment you need.
Factors in deciding your treatment
Your treatment depends on where your cancer is, how big it is, whether it has spread anywhere else in your body and your general health. This page explains more.
Coping with prostate cancer
Getting practical and emotional support can help you cope with a diagnosis of cancer, life during treatment and life after cancer.
Sex and prostate cancer
Find out how prostate cancer and treatment can affect your relationship with your partner.
Urinary problems after prostate cancer
After treatment for prostate cancer you may have problems passing urine. These effects last for a few weeks for most people.
Heroes of Hope
Read the stories of 15 Irish men who have survived prostate cancer, including Tony Ward, Sean Boylan and Michael Murphy.
