How can I NOT get prostate cancer?
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Here are some steps you can take to reduce your risk for developing prostate cancer. Maintain a healthy weight. A study published in 2003 found that death rates from prostate cancer increased significantly with an increase in Body Mass Index.* Limit intake of foods that are high in animal fats, and eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Studies suggest this may reduce the risk for prostate cancer. In addition, a healthy diet reduces the risk of other diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Don’t use tobacco products. If you do, stop. Although smoking has not been linked to the development of prostate cancer, some studies show that smokers are at higher risk for more aggressive disease, or for cancer that spreads more quickly. Some dietary supplements are being studied to see if they can reduce the risk for developing prostate cancer. The Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) is a research study funded by the National Cancer Institute to find out if selenium and vitamin E can help prevent prostate cancer.
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don't drink tap water or cows' milk
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Age Age is the strongest risk factor for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is very rare before the age of 40, but the chance of having prostate cancer rises rapidly after age 50. Almost 2 out of 3 prostate cancers are found in men over the age of 65. Race/ethnicity Prostate cancer occurs more often in African-American men than in men of other races. African-American men are also more likely to be diagnosed at an advanced stage, and are more than twice as likely to die of prostate cancer as white men. Prostate cancer occurs less often in Asian-American and Hispanic/Latino men than in non-Hispanic whites. The reasons for these racial and ethnic differences are not clear. Nationality Prostate cancer is most common in North America, northwestern Europe, Australia, and on Caribbean islands. It is less common in Asia, Africa, Central America, and South America. The reasons for this are not clear. More intensive screening in some developed countries likely accounts for at least part of this difference, but other factors are likely to be important as well. For example, lifestyle differences (diet, etc.) may be important: men of Asian descent living in the United States have a lower risk of prostate cancer than white Americans, but their risk is higher than that of men of similar backgrounds living in Asia. Family history Prostate cancer seems to run in some families, which suggests that in some cases there may be an inherited or genetic factor. Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles a man's risk of developing this disease. (The risk is higher for men with an affected brother than for those with an affected father.) The risk is much higher for men with several affected relatives, particularly if their relatives were young at the time the cancer was found. Genes Scientists have found several inherited genes that seem to raise prostate cancer risk, but they probably account for only a small number of cases overall. Genetic testing for most of these genes is not yet available. Recently, some common gene variations have been linked to the risk of prostate cancer. Studies to confirm these results are needed to see if testing for the gene variants will be useful in predicting prostate cancer risk. Some inherited genes raise the risk for more than one type of cancer. For example, inherited mutations of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes are the reason that breast and ovarian cancers are much more common in some families. Mutations in these genes may also increase prostate cancer risk in some men, but they account for a very small percentage of prostate cancer cases. Diet The exact role of diet in prostate cancer is not clear, although several different factors have been studied. Men who eat a lot of red meat or high-fat dairy products appear to have a slightly higher chance of getting prostate cancer. These men also tend to eat fewer fruits and vegetables. Doctors are not sure which of these factors is responsible for raising the risk. Some studies have suggested that men who consume a lot of calcium (through food or supplements) may have a higher risk of developing advanced prostate cancer. Most studies have not found such a link with the levels of calcium found in the average diet, and it's important to note that calcium is known to have other important health benefits. Obesity Most studies have not found that being obese (having a high amount of extra body fat) is linked with a higher risk of getting prostate cancer. Some studies have found that obese men have a lower risk of getting a low-grade (less dangerous) form of the disease, but a higher risk of getting more aggressive prostate cancer. The reasons for this are not clear. Studies have also found that obese men may be at greater risk for having more advanced prostate cancer and of dying from prostate cancer, but this was not seen in other studies. Exercise Exercise has not been shown to reduce prostate cancer risk in most studies. But some studies have found that high levels of physical activity, particularly in older men, may lower the risk of advanced prostate cancer. More research in this area is needed. Inflammation of the prostate Some studies have suggested that prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland) may be linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer, but other studies have not found such a link. Inflammation is often seen in samples of prostate tissue that also contain cancer. While the link between the two is not yet clear, this is an active area of research. Infection Researchers have also looked to see if sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhea or chlamydia) might increase the risk of prostate cancer, possibly by leading to inflammation of the prostate. So far, studies have not agreed, and no firm conclusions have been reached. Vasectomy Some earlier studies had suggested that men who had a vasectomy (minor surgery to make men infertile) -- especi
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Don't get older; over 80% of men diagnosed with iprostate are over 65 and half of all cases occur in men over 75. It's extremely rare in men under 50, and so rare in young men that there are no statistics available for the disease incidence in men under 35. Your lifetime risk is around 7%
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The newest studies stated : There is a link of smoking Weed and Prostate cancer
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Search for articles re prostate on Dr. John McDougall's site http://www.drmcdougall.com/ Seriously consider elimination of much or all animal based food from your diet. Pray for peace. Kindrick
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