A Biomedical Scientist, Gershon Sekley has said almost 1,000 Ghanaian youth are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer yearly than men in other parts of the world. Mr. Sekley has therefore urged the government to make screening for prostate cancer compulsory for every man who has attained the age of 40 years. This he observed will help eradicate premature deaths that mostly occur as a result of prostate cancer. Speaking on Joy FM’s Ultimate Health programme, Tuesday, he said the causes of this form of cancer is unknown, but was quick to add that it can be prevented. He mentioned early symptoms like difficulty or inability to control urine and frequent urination especially at bed time among others, as signs that every man should watch out for. He has therefore encouraged men especially those with family records of the disease to go for the screening to know their status and seek for treatment if necessary. According to Mr. Gershon Sekley who is also the CEO of G2 Medical Laboratory, prostate cancer is the uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells in the prostate gland- a walnut size and part of the male reproductive system which plays a major role in sex characteristics. Prostate cancer, he said, can spread to other parts of the body and eventually cause death to its victims if not detected and treated early. Sadly, he said, late diagnose of this type of cancer cannot be treated. Contrary to the perception by a section of African women that the disease among married men is as a result of infidelity, the scientist disagrees maintaining that, “this form of cancer is prone to only men especially to 10% of men with family history of the disease.” He indicated that smoking, alcoholism and other activities could increase a person’s risk of the disease, adding that though the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) does not cover treatment of prostate cancer, the cost for prevention is inexpensive “…you only have to pay a fee of GH¢ 25 for an annual test to know your status”. It is lack of resources and education that has made it difficult to correct the unawareness of the disease, Gershon said adding that, it will be wise on the part of the government and private enterprises if they join hands in one accord to create awareness of the disease in the country.