Two thirds of men 'ignorant' of prostate cancer risks

Less than one third of men know age is the single biggest risk factor in developing prostate cancer, it emerged today.

Two thirds of men 'ignorant' of prostate cancer risks

Less than one third of men know age is the single biggest risk factor in developing prostate cancer, it emerged today.

The Irish Cancer Society revealed only 8% are aware they have a one in 12 chance of suffering from the disease, while 23% don’t know what the prostate gland is.

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