Professor Joel Yarney, an oncology and radiotherapy consultant at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, has emphasised that prostate cancer cannot be prevented.
He explained that all men, particularly those over the age of 40, are at risk of developing the disease.
In an interview, Prof.
Yarney stressed the importance of regular testing, especially for men with a family history of prostate cancer, as they may face a higher risk of being diagnosed earlier than expected. "It could be worse among those with a family history, as they are at a higher risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier than expected," he said.