Prostate Cancer: Symptoms, Stigma, and Breakthrough Treatments in India

• Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in Indian men (5.4% of all cancers), facing significant social stigma and fear, especially in Tier II/III cities.
• Delay in diagnosis due to hesitation can be fatal, but technological advancements like AI, robotics, and cutting-edge solutions are transforming treatment approaches.
• Common symptoms include frequent urination, pain during urination/ejaculation, weak urine flow, blood in semen/pee, and lower back pain.
• Minimally invasive treatments like TulsaPro offer incision-free, radiation-free, MRI-guided outpatient procedures with minimal side effects.
• These advanced treatments preserve erectile function and continence in 98% of men, offering rapid recovery and fewer complications, with more innovations expected by 2026.

Why It Matters: Early detection and advanced minimally invasive treatments offer hope against prostate cancer in India.