Background: Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men .and the second most common cause of death from cancer in men worldwide. Aim and Objectives: The aim of the study was screening of knowledge attitude and practice regarding prostate cancer among men in Bangalore. Materials and Methods: It is A Hospital-based, Prospective, cross-sectional and observational study. Results:The study reveals that age group < 50 (73.38%) were the risk group for prostate cancer with (40.28%) uneducated and (30.21%) primary education. while (70.50%) has no family history of prostate cancer and (30.93%) were unemployed. In this study (60.43%) participants were unaware of the term prostate disease and high level of fallacious misconceptions about the disease. An, about (61.87%) of the participants knew that early detection of prostate cancer decreases the complications. In our study, amongst the men that had underwent PSA-test, about half were recommended by a physician (76.25%). The major sources of information about the PSA-test were physicians (28.05%). Conclusion:This study concludes the need for providing awareness regarding etiology of prostate cancer and highlights misconceptions regarding etiology of prostate cancer. The study recommends well-designed health education programs, widespread public health campaigns using the mass media, hospitals and religious centres. Leading to early detection and cure. Thereby reducing the morbidity and mortality rates.

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