Prostate

Prostate cancer is a slow growing, malignant cancer that develops in the walnut-sized prostate gland. It is the second most common cause of cancer death for males in Australia, claiming the lives of around 3000 men every year and it is most prevalent in men over 65 [3] .

The chance of developing prostate cancer increases with age and with a family history.

Symptoms

• Pain or burning when urinating
• Difficulty in, or increased frequency of urinating
• Blood in the urine or semen.

 Risk factors

•  Increased risk over the age of 50
• Increased risk if there is a family history
• Those of African descent are most likely to be affected of all racial backgrounds