Prostate cancer overview. Part 1: non-metastatic disease.

Prostate cancer is now recognised as one of the most important medical problems facing the male population, with additional factors such as age, race and familial history amplifying the risk of disease. Part 1 of this two-part article, discusses and provides an overview of the key risk factors, through to diagnosis and management of non-metastatic disease. With the current changing dynamics in healthcare provision both in hospitals and the community setting, the articles aims to inform the wider nursing arena of the key issues that may be raised by men seeking advice and intervention both before and following treatment.