Consultant Urological Surgeon Prokar Dasgupta offers exclusive advice on sensitive healthcare issues for men...

Even the strongest of men don't like to admit when there's something physically wrong with them, particularly not when it's...'down there.' But some of the worst illnesses can start 'down there' and in the long run dodging the doctors could end up costing you your life.

Prostate cancer is just one of many male taboos. It doesn't get as many column inches as breast cancer but it is just as common and just as serious. The disease kills 10,000 men every year in the UK and although chances of survival are better than they were 30 years ago, if it is not caught early these chances are severely reduced.

To offer advice on what signs to look out for and who is most at risk we are hosting a live webchat with Consultant Urological Surgeon Prokar Dasgupta. He will be explaining what action you need to take if you are concerned about prostate cancer and the factors that can increase your chances of developing the disease.

Certainly one risk factor is the illness already being in your family. If your father or grandfather have or have had prostate cancer it doubles your chances of developing the disease. Even if they haven't had the illness it is still worth broaching the subject in case they aren't aware of what they should be checking for.

With Father's Day approaching we're reminded of just how much our family means to us. Although talking about any kind of cancer, especially prostate cancer, is tricky, it's also really important to make the effort, get over the awkwardness and do everything you can to take care of yourself and your family.

For more information visit www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk