Prostate cancer mainly affects males, and its prevalence sharply rises as they grow older. Though it has been seen to affect people in the younger age bracket, the statistics indicate that the majority of new cases are experienced by men who are 65 years old and above. Some people are more likely to get it than others; for example African Americans have a higher incidence rate than other ethnicities. Moreover, it may be a hereditary disease and men who had their close relatives suffering from prostate cancer or who possess some certain genes are at increased risk. It is therefore important that all men to understand the indicators of the disease, the current practices of screening for the disease to enable it to be detected at an early stage and therefore ensure that the available treatments for prostate cancer offer the best results.