'It has to do with the increase in life expectancy, because the common risk factor is age: more than 75% of patients who receive this diagnosis has more than 65 years explains the oncologist Dr. Simón Breier .

On the other hand, Dr. Confirms this increase: 'the incidence has risen as well as the mortality. This follows without a doubt a bigger detection. It is important that men become more aware of the dangers of this illness'.

Two tests are the most used to detect it: rectal tact (the physician feels the prostate trough the rectum) and a blood analysis which measures the substance produced by the prostate which may increase substantially in cases of cancer (known as PSA or Prostatic Specific Antigen).

Although it is certain that neither of the tests is conclusive, doctors suggest having them done periodically after 50 years of age.

Also, specialists explain that there are symptoms that must be taken into account: difficulty in starting and achieving urinating; a weak urine stream; drops at the end of micturition; pain or a burning sensation during the process; a small frequent urine volume, specially at night; painful ejaculation; blood in the urine; continued lower back, pelvis or upper thigh pain.

Many studies reveal that a high animal fat diet may increase the risks of developing prostate cancer, but genetic factors also play an important role: the risk increase in relation with the number of close family members that have or suffered this disease.