Prostate cancer accounts for a quarter of the male cancers managed in a GP's everyday practice. As GPs are the patient's primary point of contact, this article will outline when and how to investigate prostate cancer and discuss the ramifications of investigations such as the prostate-specific antigen test. Treatment options, their relative benefits and risks are discussed along with the role of the GP in palliative care, coordinating symptom control and planning for end of life.
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