Prostate Cancer Awareness Blue Ribbon Pin Badge

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Prostate cancer treatment can be expensive and challenging to navigate. Some organizations provide resources to help prostate cancer patients during treatment: Our pin badges are perfect for wearing to local fundraising events, giving as gifts to those affected by prostate cancer, or simply wearing to show your support. We also provide a range of other products related to prostate cancer, such as t-shirts, mugs, and keyrings. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. It is more common over the age 65. Although it can happen at a younger age it is uncommon under 50. People who have a prostate include men, trans women and people assigned male at birth. If you are a trans woman and have had genital gender affirming surgery as part of your transition, you still have a prostate. Trans men do not have a prostate. It is important to talk to your GP or nurse if you are worried about prostate cancer or have symptoms. Cui, K. et al. Chemoprevention of prostate cancer in men with high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN): a systematic review and adjusted indirect treatment comparison. Oncotarget 8, 36674–36684 (2017).

People with cancer should be cared for by a multidisciplinary team (MDT). This is a team of specialists who work together to provide the best care and treatment. But the risk of urinary problems is higher than with radiotherapy, although the risk of sexual dysfunction is the same. The risk of bowel problems is slightly lower. Further informationSteroid tablets are used when hormone therapy no longer works because the cancer is resistant to it. This is called castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Initial biopsy finding 51% 30.5% Sources: American Journal of Surgical Pathology 1995 19:87386. PMID: 7611534. Urology 2005 65:53842. PMID: 15780372.

Hormone therapy alone does not cure prostate cancer. It can be used to slow the progression of advanced prostate cancer and relieve symptoms. During TURP, a thin metal wire with a loop at the end is inserted into your urethra and pieces of the prostate are removed. Chemotherapy destroys cancer cells by interfering with the way they multiply. It does not cure prostate cancer but can keep it under control to help you live longer.

inflammation of the bladder lining, which can cause pain when peeing and needing to go more often (cystitis) Like any operation, this surgery carries some risks, such as urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. You should be able to talk with a named specialist nurse about treatment options and possible side effects to help you make a decision. Most men without prostate cancer have PSA levels under 4 ng/mL of blood. Still, a level below 4 is not a guarantee that a man doesnt have cancer. You must continue to follow the usual parking rules. For example, you can still get a fine if you park somewhere that could put people in danger.

Morote, J. et al. The current recommendation for the management of isolated high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia. BJU International 129, 627–633 (2022). If the cancer has spread to your bones, medicines called bisphosphonates may be used. Bisphosphonates help reduce bone pain and bone loss. Chemotherapy Treatment for prostate cancer will depend on your individual circumstances. For many people with prostate cancer, no treatment will be necessary. High-grade PIN increases the risk of prostate cancer but recent studies have found that the risk is not as great as once thought. In studies of men screened before 1995, high-grade PIN was estimated to more than double the risk of developing prostate cancer. In studies of men screened between 1996 and 2000, the risk was only slightly elevated. In men just diagnosed with prostate cancer, the PSA level can be used together with physical exam results and tumor grade to help decide if other tests are needed.The Prostate Cancer Foundation helps fund prostate cancer research. You can donate money online. For every dollar donated, 82 cents goes to prostate cancer research. PSA tests are often an important part of determining how well treatment is working, as well as in watching for a possible recurrence of the cancer after treatment . Our pin badges come in a variety of styles, shapes and sizes, and we can even customise them to include a message or slogan of your choice. So, no matter what you’re looking for, you can find the perfect pin badge to suit your needs.

Eligible Individuals are deemed to have accepted, and agreed to be bound by, these Terms and Conditions upon entry. Prostate Cancer UK reserves the right to refuse to award the pin badge to anyone in breach of these Terms and Conditions.The radiation can be delivered using a number of tiny radioactive seeds surgically implanted into the tumour. This is called low dose rate brachytherapy. Active surveillance aims to avoid unnecessary treatment of harmless cancers while still providing timely treatment for those who need it.