One doctor is warning men not to be complacent with their health this Prostate Cancer Awareness month

4000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with the cancer each year, and it's the 2nd highest cause of cancer death in men.

Dr Bryan Betty, says people need to be aware of their symptoms in order to get an early diagnosis.

He says men often see themselves as bullet proof, but these statistics are very alarming. 09-07-24 1222