Life After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (LAPCD)
The Life After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (LAPCD) study set out to really understand each man’s experience. Through a large survey—taken by more than 35,000 men—we now have powerful insights about what it’s like to live with prostate cancer.
Because of the men who participated, these findings will lead to better care and quality of life for men around the world.
About the
LAPCD Study
To hear from UK men first hand, the survey was mailed to men who had received a prostate cancer diagnosis in the previous 18 to 42 months. The survey included questions on men’s physical health, mental and emotional wellbeing, and overall quality of life.
Because over 35,000 men participated, this was the UK’s largest survey ever completed by men with prostate cancer.
Facts and figures
35,823
Men took the
LAPCD survey
72 years
Average age of
participants
54.7%
Had localised
prostate cancer
Most common treatments
20.9%
External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) and Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) (combined treatment)
19.7%
Surgery
(Radical Prostatectomy)
8.7%
Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)
8.2%
Active Surveillance
What we learned from the results
8 in 10
Men reported overall sexual function as poor or very poor.
71%
Men leaked urine just once a week or never.
9%
Men said bowel function was a moderate or big problem.
*Note: This is only a sample of the survey data. The full survey collected data on a range of life changes including bowel issues, urinary problems, sexual health, fatigue, and depression.
Why this matters
With all of the insights, we now better understand what men with prostate cancer deal with day to day. Knowing what men are going through will help True North provide better tools and support for men worldwide.
Key leadership behind LAPCD
LAPCD was funded by Movember, in partnership with Prostate Cancer UK, as part of the Prostate Cancer Outcomes programme.
The programme was delivered in partnership between the University of Leeds, Queen's University Belfast, University of Southampton, Oxford Brookes University and Public Health England.
LAPCD and Men Like Me
To hear from UK men firsthand, the survey was mailed to men who had received a prostate cancer diagnosis in the previous 18 to 42 months. The survey included questions on men’s physical health, mental and emotional wellbeing, and overall quality of life.
Because over 35,000 men participated, this was the UK’s largest survey ever completed by men with prostate cancer.
Explore
True North
True North is our interactive platform for navigating the prostate cancer journey. We have a range of articles covering prostate cancer treatments and how they affect each area of life (such as urinary problems, sex, intimacy and fatigue). Most importantly, the articles share what you can do to regain control and enjoy more of life.
