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Prostate cancer statistics - UK

cs_pro_hpimageProstate cancer statistics are presented in this section.

  • In 2009, 40,841 men in the UK were diagnosed with prostate cancer.
  • 10,721 men in the UK died from prostate cancer in 2010.
  • In 2005-2009, around 81% of men in England survived their prostate cancer for five years or more.

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Statistics for symptoms and treatment are currently under review and will be updated in the future. In the meantime, for a summary of the usual treatment for prostate cancer, please visit our CancerHelp UK website that provides reliable, easy to understand patient information.

Information on screening for prostate cancer