It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in Ghana with one out of every 3 men, 40 years and above being at risk.
Yet limited access to screening services and high cost of treatment continues to affect prostate cancer care in Ghana, resulting in 60% of cases being presented at advanced stages.
Stakeholders at a maiden National Prostate Cancer Dialogue reiterated the need for treatment to be captured on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to reduce the cost burden on patients.
Prostate cancer can occur in any man forty years and above, but factors such as age, a family history and race influences one's chances of suffering the condition.