The mountains look still and silent, but things can change in an instant. Prostate cancer is much the same. In Episode 2 of Ride Beyond Borders, Jason and Gene ride over 180 km to Padum through some of the Himalayas’ most dramatic landscapes, in the thin air above 3,500 metres.
Along the way, they talk about how quiet the mountains are, and how rockfall or a river that isn’t on the map can appear with no warning. Prostate cancer is similar: it often shows no symptoms until the later stages.
They also speak with Dr Wong Siew Wei, Senior Consultant of Medical Oncology at Parkway Cancer Centre, about:
- How common prostate cancer is in Singapore, where it is the most common cancer in men
- Why it is called the silent disease
- How the PSA blood test can help detect it early, and who can discuss it with their doctor
- Why early detection matters, since early-stage prostate cancer is very treatable
The episode ends at Karsha, with a visit to its nunnery in Zanskar, before the next climb.
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This video is for general awareness only and does not replace professional medical advice. If you have any health concerns, please speak to your doctor.
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