Benign prostatic hypertrophy, also known as prostatic hyperplasia is one of the common diseases among middle-aged and old men. Clinically, some patients with prostatic hyperplasia will suffer from prostate cancer, and some patients with prostate cancer will also show symptoms similar to those of prostatic hyperplasia. Therefore, when a patient is diagnosed with prostatic hyperplasia, many of the patients will ask the doctor at once: will my prostatic hyperplasia become cancerous? In fact, this is a misunderstanding. Because prostate hyperplasia and prostate cancer are actually two independent diseases, and there is no clinical research to prove that there is any direct “cause and effect relationship” between the two. As a matter of fact, many normal men will develop prostate enlargement as they age, and in middle and old age – this is a manifestation of the deterioration of the human body’s functions. To summarize, prostate enlargement and prostate cancer are two separate diseases, so patients with prostate enlargement should keep a positive mindset and consult their doctors for proper treatment without excessive panic.