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Frequently asked questions - General

Our specialist Helpline nurses receive thousands of emails and phone calls each year from men, their families and friends and health professionals asking for information about prostate cancer. The following pages give answers to some of the most common questions we receive.

If you would like to contact our confidential Helpline, you can call 0800 074 8383 or fill in our email contact form.

Please note responses are based on UK practice.


General

Q. I am 40 years old and recently noticed blood in my sperm. Could this be a sign of prostate cancer?

Q. I was diagnosed with chronic prostatitis three months ago. My doctor gave me tablets but I still have pain. What can I do?

Q. I have been told that I have benign enlargement of my prostate – what does this mean?


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Page last updated: December 16th 2008