Number of prostate cancer cases to ‘overtake breast cancer’ by 2030, experts warn

PROSTATE cancer is set to be the nation’s most common form of the disease by 2030.

Experts warn it will overtake breast cancer, with more than 59,000 annual cases by the end of next decade.

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But a damning report warns poor awareness means many men are being picked up too late – slashing their chances of survival.

Nearly half of victims saw their GP at least twice before being sent for hospital tests.

And one in 17 visited their family doctor five times or more about their worries before getting help.

Research by charity Orchid reveals nine in ten blokes are not confident about the signs of prostate cancer.

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The most common symptoms are a change in urination habits and night-time peeing.

As a result, four in ten tumours are picked up late.

Rebecca Porta, Orchid Chief Executive, said: “It’s not acceptable that we are seeing 40 per cent of prostate cancer diagnoses in the late stage, and a mortality rate that is unnecessarily high.

“Too many men are not facing up to prostate cancer and their own individual risk and they are not seeking help and advice earlier enough.

“If we can tackle this from both sides, by getting many more men and GPs to talk about prostate cancer risk, we can help to improve outcomes in the longer term – both for patients and the health service”.

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Prostate cancer affects around 47,000 men a year in the UK – and kills 11,000.

Cases have tripled in the last 40 years.