1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer - Hornsey GP urges local men to act on their health this Movember

This Movember, Queenswood Medical Practice in Hornsey is calling on local men to take one simple step for their health - and get registered with a GP.

Research consistently shows that men are significantly less likely than women to visit their doctor, often waiting until a problem becomes serious before seeking help. Prostate cancer alone affects 1 in 8 men in the UK, and early detection makes a significant difference to outcomes. Yet many men in the area remain unregistered with a local GP, meaning they have no direct route to screening, early checks, or ongoing care.

The practice is urging local men to register now rather than waiting until they are unwell, and to take simple steps to protect their health. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so a regular check is one of the simplest ways to protect the heart. Men are also encouraged not to ignore changes such as lumps, changes in toilet habits, unexplained weight loss or ongoing tiredness, and to talk to their GP about how they are feeling - because mental health matters just as much as physical health.

Movember - the annual campaign raising awareness of prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's mental health - runs throughout November. The campaign highlights that men die on average four years earlier than women, and that suicide remains the biggest killer of men under 50 in the UK. Having a trusted GP is one of the most important steps a man can take for his long-term health and wellbeing.

A spokesperson at Queenswood Medical Practice said:

"We see it every day - men who have been putting something off for months, sometimes years, before coming in. Often it turns out to be nothing, but sometimes earlier contact would have made a real difference. Movember is a great prompt to do something practical. If you are not registered with a local GP, please do it now - it takes a few minutes and it could matter more than you think."

The practice, based at 151 Park Road, Hornsey N8, is currently accepting new patients. Registration is free and takes just a few minutes online.

Register now: queenswoodmedicalpractice.co.uk/clinics-and-services/services/registering-wit...