Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Rising Prostate Cancer Cases in India
Prostate cancer is becoming more common in India, not just in big cities like Delhi and Mumbai, but also in smaller towns and states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Doctors are seeing more patients, which is good because it means people are becoming more aware of the disease.
However, many men are still being diagnosed too late, which makes it harder to treat.
Experts say that while awareness is improving, there is still a need for better early detection and treatment.
Prostate cancer cases are rising in India, including in smaller towns and states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Delayed diagnosis remains a significant challenge, with many men being diagnosed too late.
Experts note that while awareness is improving, many patients are still reaching hospitals at advanced stages.
Dr. Ashwin Mallya from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital highlights the increase in patients from smaller towns.
The disease was once more prevalent in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
- Who
- Indian men, particularly from metropolitan cities and smaller towns
- What
- Increasing cases of prostate cancer and delayed diagnosis
- When
- Present, with a rise in cases compared to a few years ago
- Where
- India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Haryana
- Why
- Improving awareness but many men are still diagnosed too late
- Disease
- Prostate Cancer
- Affected Regions
- Metropolitan cities and smaller towns in India
- Key Experts
- Dr. Ashwin Mallya, Uro-Oncologist and Robotic Surgeon, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
- Notable Cities
- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana
- Main Challenge
- Delayed diagnosis