Prostate cancer is a significant health concern for men in South Africa. Apart from non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 16 in South Africa.1
EARLY DETECTION OF PROSTATE CANCER MAY SAVE LIVES 2
Frequently need to pass urine
Difficulty or inability to pass urine
Blood in semen or urine
Slow or weak urine stream
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SYMPTOMS OF PROSTATE CANCER CAN INCLUDE:2
Pain in abdomen, groin or lower back
Pain or discomfort of the penis or testicles
Swelling in legs or pelvic area
Numbness or pain in the hips, legs or feet
Frequent urination, particularly at night
RISK FACTORS FOR PROSTATE CANCER CAN INCLUDE: 2
+ 50 YEARS
DRINKING ALCOHOL
FAMILY HISTORY
SMOKING
OBESITY
References: 1. South African National Cancer Registry 2023. Available at: https://www.nicd.ac.za/centres/national-cancer-registry/. Accessed 26 June 2025. 2. Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). Fact Sheet on Prostate Cancer. April 2001. Available at: https://cansa.org.za/files/2025/08/CANSA-Fact-Sheet-on-Prostate-Cancer-NCR-2023-web-July-2025.pdf Accessed 26 June 2025.