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The Forgotten 10,000

Getting it right for men with prostate cancer ..

Around 10,000 men die of prostate cancer each year in the UK. Yet, compared with many other common cancers, it does not attract a great deal of interest from policymakers—even in the past year, which has seen the launch of new treatments, and signs of further developments on the near horizon.

In view of the low profile for what is the most common male cancer in the UK, and the ongoing developments in prostate cancer research, an ExpertPanel of healthcare professionals and voluntary sector workers met to consider the services currently received by men with the condition. Our discussions highlighted many key issues for patients with prostate cancer, for their families, and for healthcare professionals and the voluntary sector.

The issues are set out in this document, along with the Expert Panel’s recommendations, in the form of Calls to Action for Prostate Cancer. We believe our Calls to Action could eventually form the core of a Bill of Rights—which we hope to see developed at a later date with the aim of ensuring that all men with prostate cancer—including “The Forgotten 10,000” who die each year from this poorly publicised condition—receive effective, well managed care.

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Here's what the press have to say about it....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9044551/Prostate-cancers-forgotten-10000.html