Would you be able to spot signs of prostate cancer?

MEN in Hounslow are being urged to familiarise themselves with the symptoms of prostate cancer.

Research revealed 77 per cent of males in the borough were unaware of the signs of the most common cancer affecting men, according to a survey by BMI Syon Clinic.

Common symptoms include difficulty urinating, a weak urine flow, stopping and starting while passing urine or going to the toilet more often or at night.

As part of prostate cancer awareness month, Sanjiv Agarwal, consultant urologist at BMI Syon Clinic, said: “As men get older, their risk of prostate cancer increases, so men over 50 should be particularly proactive when it comes to detecting the disease, and a simple blood test could help them do this.”