Fortunately urological cancers other than testicular cancer are rare in men under the age of 40 years old, but sadly we can never say never and so one always needs to be vigilant about getting screened and about their urological health.

Bladder cancer is has about three times more occurrences in men than it does with women. It is the fourth most common cancer in men and eighth most common cancer affecting women.

About prostate cancer in detail, obviously only affects men and this is the most common non-cutaneous cancer in all men, and it is the second most common cause of cancer death trailing only lung cancer. It commonly shows up after a PSA test is done as part of the investigation of urological symptoms, or those which are done as a screening test.

Testicular cancer is most common in younger men (post-puberty up to 40 years of age), but it can also affect older men. It is usually detected by the man noticing a swelling within or on the testicles, and it is usually not painful.

Kidney cancer is the third commonest urological cancer. And like the other urological cancers, it is more likely in men than in women. This form of cancer tends to present itself as an unexpected finding when one is having an investigation that images the kidneys and the other internal organs. It can also show up when dealing with haematuria or flank pain.

It tends to show up with blood in the urine or with new bladder symptoms, and will sometimes mimic a urinary infection or cystitis.

On occasion, it can present itself at an advanced stage, particularly in men who have not had a PSA test for many years.

Any form of urological cancer is considered very serious and should be looked at at once by a urologist or at the least, your family doctor who can recommend further consults.