Prostate cancer is the 4th most common cancer among Malaysian males accounting for 5.7% of cancer cases in men, according to our National Cancer Registry. As with other cancers, early detection remains key in greatly improving survival chances. Prostate cancer usually affects men above 50 years of age. What is a prostate? 
You must be wondering why is there a walnut at the top. Well, the dimensions of the prostate is often compared to the walnut. This walnut-sized gland is located right below the urinary bladder, and is responsible for secreting seminal fluid (fluid that helps nourish and transport sperm). When should I get checked for prostate cancer? 
Prostate cancer is usually slow-progressing, and may not have symptoms at the early stage. When the tumour becomes big enough, it can compress on your urethra and cause issues with urinating, discomfort in the surrounding area, erectile dysfunction, and even blood in semen. Urinary problems can also be caused by a much less serious condition of the prostate called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Therefore, it is important to consult your doctor before flying into a panic! DECIPHERING MEDICAL JARGON Hyperplasia: hyper-
