Prostate Scotland

Prostate Cancer and Prostate Disease

A major issue but little known problem, an excellent presentation was given by Mae Bell, Information and Advice Manager, Prostate Scotland.

Support and Services from Prostate Scotland are written by Mae. She also deals with Workplace Awareness all over the country. 

Started a partnership with Rotary running Rotary Rides since 2015. 

1 in 2 over the age of 50 are at risk of developing prostate disease. 
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer on Scotland. The risk is one in ten. 
A family history of prostate cancer increase a person’s chances of contracting the cancer.
African Caribbean background have 3 times greater chance of contracting.

NHS projections show that there will be a likely increase of 35% in men being diagnosed with prostate cancer in the 10 years to 2027.

There is no screening programme for prostate cancer.

Only men have a prostate although transgender women still have a prostate so they are still at risk. It is usually about the size of a walnut and can be examined by Digital Rectal Examination.

The prostate supplies the fluid to nourish and protect sperm during intercourse. 

Prostatic is is an infection or inflammation of the prostate and is common in men in their thirties. 

Common signs and symptoms - 
Hesitancy 
Frequency
Intermittent stream
Straining
Weak or poor stream
Urgency
Nocturia 

Those with symptoms should make an appointment with the GP.

Link the symptom checker from Prostate Scotland website. 

Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPE)

Prostate enlarges with age
Causes narrowing of the urethra 
Common - almost 1 in 2 men

Treatments to help with symptoms:-
Lifestyle
Medication
Prostate Cancer

If caught while still within the Prostate it can be cured. Treatment is best started early.

Common signs
Need to pass urine more often than before and during the night
Find it difficult to start passing urine
Need to get to the toilet quicker

Treatment for Prostate Cancer:-
Active Surveillance to monitor and defer treatment
Radical prostatectomy
External beam radiotherapy to kill the cancer cells
Brachytherapy 
Hormone therapy to shrink cancer before radiotherapy 

There is no screening programme for prostate cancer. There is a PSA test that has pros and cons. GP are issued with the Prostate Cancer 

Further Information on Prostate Cancer website

Continue to develop support services to complement the care provided by healthcare professionals, third sector organisations and support groups.

The club’s vote of thanks was given by PP Neil.