Hyderabad, April 7 -- Managing prostate cancer cases in Hyderabad is becoming challenging as many patients are being diagnosed at advanced stages due to low levels of early screening.

As per the data from Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), prostate cancer accounts for 6.9 percent of all cancers among men in the city.

By 2026, Telangana is expected to record over 21,252 new cancer cases in men, but less than 4 percent of people are currently undergoing screening.

Factors contributing to rise in cases

Unhealthy lifestyle habits such as obesity, smoking, and diets high in fat are contributing to the increase in cases.

At the same time, early signs like frequent or weak urination are often ignored as part of aging.

As a resul...