Men's Health Week 2025: There are many types of cancer. Prostate cancer is a serious type of cancer in men, which former US President Joe Biden has also recently suffered from. How much do you know about prostate cancer? Let us know everything about this type of cancer in Men's Health Week.

Men's Health Week 2025: Cancer is a serious disease that is affecting people all over the world. Cancer can happen to men, women and children at any age. Prostate cancer is considered to be the most aggressive cancer in men. Recently, former US President Joe Biden has also been confirmed to have prostate cancer, that too in a serious stage. Let us tell you that this is the most active type of cancer among men in India too. In such a situation, we should know everything about this cancer. This year Men's Health Week will be celebrated from June 9 to June 15. On this special occasion, News-24 will tell you why this type of cancer is dangerous for men.

What is the theme of Men's Health Week 2025?

International Men's Health Week is a global health event celebrated to increase focus on the health of men and boys. This year's theme is "Men's Health Checks". This means that all men must check their health. This theme is focusing on prevention of diseases in men, raising awareness about health problems and early detection and treatment of diseases occurring in them.

What is prostate cancer?

Dr. Tejinder Kataria, Chairperson of Cancer Science Center, Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon, says that this cancer occurs in a small gland near the rectum below the bladder of men. Liquid is released from this gland, which helps women to conceive. Experts say that this type of cancer has become common in men. According to a statistic, out of 100 patients, 13 have to lose their lives due to this cancer.

Causes of prostate cancer

Although there can be many reasons behind this cancer, it is not necessary that you always inherit it from your family.

Age- Men above 50 years of age can get this cancer but now it is affecting younger people as well.

Genetics- There are high chances that if one male in a family has this cancer, then further males in the family, who are of the same race, may also get this cancer.

African race: African Americans have the highest incidence of prostate cancer in the world.

Lifestyle- Nowadays, the biggest reason for the increase in this disease is unhealthy lifestyle. These include some other things such as smoking, drinking alcohol, obesity and eating too much junk food.

signs of prostate cancer

• Frequent urination.
• Decreased or intermittent flow of urine.
• Pain while urinating.
• Pain during bowel movement.
• Blood in the stool.
• Pain in the back, hips and chest.

Follow these measures to prevent this cancer

Dr. Kumardeep Dutta Chowdhary, Director, Department of Oncology at Max Healthcare, explains that to prevent this type of cancer, we have to change some habits.

• Keep your weight under control.
• Keep getting medical checkups done regularly.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Remove the deficiency of vitamin D in the body.
• Exercise regularly, too.
• Avoid consuming fatty foods.
• Eat soybean, red colored fruits and vegetables.