Rak prostaty
Zapobieganie i profilaktyka

Rak prostaty jest jednym z najczęstszych nowotworów złośliwych u mężczyzn, z roczną zapadalnością około 1,4 miliona przypadków i ponad 375 000 zgonów na świecie. Ryzyko rozwoju choroby wzrasta wraz z wiekiem, szczególnie u mężczyzn w wieku 65-69 lat, a także jest wyższe u osób rasy czarnej oraz z dodatnią historią rodzinną (dwukrotnie wyższe ryzyko przy chorobie u ojca lub brata, trzykrotnie przy chorobie u obu). Czynniki hormonalne, dieta bogata w tłuszcze nasycone, czerwone mięso i nabiał, a także otyłość brzuszna zwiększają ryzyko agresywnej postaci raka prostaty. Profilaktyka opiera się na modyfikacji stylu życia: utrzymaniu prawidłowej masy ciała, regularnej aktywności fizycznej (redukcja ryzyka zaawansowanego raka o 30% i zgonu o 25%), rezygnacji z palenia (42% wyższe ryzyko zgonu u palaczy) oraz ograniczeniu spożycia alkoholu. Dieta powinna być bogata w owoce, warzywa (szczególnie krzyżowe), ryby (omega-3, zalecane spożycie 2 razy w tygodniu), likopen z pomidorów, zieloną herbatę, kawę (4-5 filiżanek dziennie) i granat, a uboga w tłuszcze zwierzęce, czerwone i przetworzone mięso, nabiał oraz cukry proste.

Profilaktyka Raka Prostaty

Rak prostaty (rak gruczołu krokowego) jest jednym z najczęstszych nowotworów złośliwych u mężczyzn. Według danych, co roku diagnozuje się około 1,4 miliona nowych przypadków raka prostaty na całym świecie, a odnotowuje się ponad 375 000 zgonów rocznie. Wyraźnie widoczna jest tendencja wzrostowa zarówno w zakresie zapadalności, jak i śmiertelności. W związku z tym, profilaktyka pierwotna raka prostaty staje się kluczowym elementem w walce z tym nowotworem.1

Czynniki ryzyka raka prostaty

Zrozumienie czynników ryzyka rozwoju raka prostaty jest pierwszym krokiem w skutecznej profilaktyce. Choć niektóre z nich nie podlegają modyfikacji, znajomość wszystkich czynników pozwala na lepsze planowanie strategii profilaktycznych:23

  • Wiekrak prostaty rzadko występuje u mężczyzn poniżej 50 roku życia, a ryzyko wzrasta znacząco wraz z wiekiem. Większość przypadków diagnozowana jest u mężczyzn w wieku 65-69 lat.45
  • Rasa i pochodzenie etniczne – mężczyźni rasy czarnej mają wyższe ryzyko zachorowania na raka prostaty i większe prawdopodobieństwo zgonu z jego powodu w porównaniu z mężczyznami rasy białej.67
  • Historia rodzinna – mężczyzna, którego ojciec, brat lub syn chorował na raka prostaty, ma dwukrotnie wyższe ryzyko rozwoju tego nowotworu. Jeśli zarówno brat, jak i ojciec chorowali na raka prostaty, ryzyko wzrasta trzykrotnie.89
  • Hormony – prostata wymaga męskich hormonów do prawidłowego funkcjonowania. Testosteron jest przekształcany w dihydrotestosteron (DHT) przez enzym w organizmie. DHT jest ważny dla normalnego wzrostu prostaty, ale może również powodować jej powiększenie i może odgrywać rolę w rozwoju raka prostaty.10
  • Dieta – wysoka zawartość tłuszczów nasyconych, czerwonego mięsa i nabiału może zwiększać ryzyko rozwoju raka prostaty.1112
  • Otyłość – badania wykazały, że mężczyźni z nadwagą lub otyłością brzuszną mają wyższe ryzyko rozwoju agresywnej formy raka prostaty.1314

Strategie profilaktyczne w raku prostaty

Choć nie ma absolutnego sposobu na zapobieganie rakowi prostaty, istnieje wiele strategii, które mogą zmniejszyć ryzyko jego rozwoju, spowolnić progresję choroby lub zapobiec rozwinięciu się agresywnej formy tego nowotworu.1516

Modyfikacja stylu życia

Zdrowy styl życia stanowi podstawę profilaktyki raka prostaty. Badania wskazują, że wprowadzenie poniższych zmian może znacząco zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju tego nowotworu:1718

  • Utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała – otyłość wiąże się z wyższym ryzykiem rozwoju raka prostaty, szczególnie jego agresywnej formy. Badania opublikowane w 2022 roku wykazały, że otyłość była związana z wyższym ryzykiem zgonu z powodu raka prostaty.1920
  • Regularna aktywność fizyczna – mężczyźni, którzy regularnie ćwiczą, mają niższe ryzyko rozwoju raka prostaty. Badanie z 2019 roku przeprowadzone przez naukowców z Harwardu wykazało, że mężczyźni, którzy najczęściej angażowali się w intensywną aktywność fizyczną, mieli o 30% niższe ryzyko rozwoju zaawansowanego raka prostaty i o 25% niższe ryzyko zgonu z powodu raka prostaty w porównaniu z mężczyznami, którzy ćwiczyli najmniej.2122
  • Rezygnacja z palenia tytoniupalenie tytoniu zwiększa ryzyko rozwoju wielu typów nowotworów, w tym raka prostaty. Badania wykazały, że palacze mieli o 42% wyższe ryzyko zgonu z powodu raka prostaty w porównaniu z osobami niepalącymi.2324
  • Ograniczenie spożycia alkoholu – niektóre badania sugerują, że spożywanie alkoholu może zwiększać ryzyko raka prostaty u mężczyzn.2526

Dieta w profilaktyce raka prostaty

Wybory żywieniowe mogą mieć istotny wpływ na ryzyko rozwoju raka prostaty. Badania pokazują, że te same diety, które są korzystne dla zdrowia serca i mózgu, mogą być również związane z niższym ryzykiem agresywnego raka prostaty.2728

Korzystne elementy diety obejmują:2930

  • Owoce i warzywa – witaminy i składniki odżywcze zawarte w owocach i warzywach mogą pomóc zmniejszyć ryzyko raka prostaty. Szczególnie ciemnozielone warzywa zawierają związki, które rozkładają substancje zwane karcynogenami, mogące powodować raka.31
  • Pomidory i inne czerwone produkty – czerwone produkty, zwłaszcza pomidory, zawierają silny przeciwutleniacz zwany likopenem. Badania sugerują, że gotowanie pomidorów ułatwia organizmowi wchłanianie likopenu. Likopen może zmniejszać tempo wzrostu prostaty i spowolnić progresję raka prostaty.3233
  • Ryby – kwasy tłuszczowe omega-3 zawarte w rybach mogą pomóc zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju raka prostaty. Zaleca się spożywanie dwa razy w tygodniu łososia lub innych tłustych ryb.3435
  • Brokuły i inne warzywa krzyżowe – brokuły, kalafior, kapusta, jarmuż zawierają fitochemikalia, które mogą zmniejszać tempo wzrostu prostaty i walczyć z nawracającym rakiem.3637
  • Zielona herbata – bogata w przeciwutleniacze, w tym katechimy i polifenole, które redukują stany zapalne i zwalczają nowotwory.3839
  • Kawa – badania sugerują, że picie 4-5 filiżanek kawy dziennie może znacząco obniżyć ryzyko rozwoju śmiertelnego lub wysokiego stopnia raka prostaty. Metaanaliza badań klinicznych z 2014 roku sugeruje, że picie 4-5 filiżanek kawy każdego dnia może obniżyć ogólne prawdopodobieństwo wystąpienia raka prostaty.4041
  • Granat – badania sugerują, że sok lub nasiona granatu mogą pomóc spowolnić progresję raka prostaty. Granat jest owocem bogatym w przeciwutleniacze, które mogą pomóc zarówno w zapobieganiu, jak i leczeniu raka prostaty.4243

Składniki diety, których należy unikać:4445

  • Tłuszcze zwierzęce – badania sugerują, że istnieje związek między spożyciem tłuszczów nasyconych a zwiększonym ryzykiem raka prostaty, szczególnie tych zawartych w mięsie, maśle i serze.4647
  • Czerwone i przetworzone mięso – zwiększone ryzyko raka prostaty wiąże się z dietami bogatymi w czerwone mięso. Dodatkowo, grillowane lub smażone mięso w wysokich temperaturach może tworzyć związki chemiczne, które powodują zmiany w DNA, zwiększając ryzyko raka prostaty.4849
  • Nabiał i wapń – niektóre badania wykazały, że mężczyźni, którzy spożywali najwięcej mleka, sera, jogurtu i innych produktów mlecznych każdego dnia, mieli najwyższe ryzyko raka prostaty. Wskazane jest rozsądne ograniczenie suplementów wapnia i nienadmierne spożywanie wapnia w diecie.5051
  • Cukier – badania sugerują, że istnieje związek między cukrem a rakiem. Osoby z wysokim obciążeniem glikemicznym mają zwiększone ryzyko rozwoju raka prostaty.5253

Chemoprewencja raka prostaty

Chemoprewencja obejmuje zastosowanie naturalnych lub syntetycznych środków w celu zmniejszenia częstości występowania raka u osób o podwyższonym ryzyku. W kontekście raka prostaty, najlepiej przebadane są inhibitory 5-alfa-reduktazy (5-ARI).5455

Finasteryd i dutasteryd (inhibitory 5-alfa-reduktazy) – wykazano, że przyjmowanie finasterydu lub dutasterydu obniża ryzyko zachorowania na raka prostaty, ale nie wiadomo, czy leki te obniżają ryzyko zgonu z powodu raka prostaty.5657

W badaniu Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT), dużym randomizowanym badaniu kontrolowanym placebo z finasterydem (inhibitorem alfa-reduktazy), przeprowadzonym u 18 882 mężczyzn w wieku 55 lat lub starszych, po 7 latach częstość występowania raka prostaty wynosiła 18,4% w grupie otrzymującej finasteryd w porównaniu z 24,4% w grupie placebo, co stanowi redukcję ryzyka względnego (RRR) o 24,8%.5859

Badanie Reduction by Dutasteride of Prostate Cancer Events Trial (REDUCE) badało, czy lek dutasteryd może zapobiegać rakowi prostaty u mężczyzn w wieku 50 do 75 lat o wyższym ryzyku tej choroby. Badanie to wykazało, że w grupie mężczyzn przyjmujących dutasteryd rozpoznano mniej przypadków raka prostaty w porównaniu z grupą mężczyzn, którzy tego nie robili.60

W badaniu długoterminowym, opublikowanym w Journal of the National Cancer Institute, stwierdzono, że mężczyźni, którzy przyjmowali finasteryd, mieli o 21% zmniejszone ryzyko zachorowania na raka prostaty w ciągu 16 lat w porównaniu z tymi, którzy przyjmowali placebo.61

Jednak ani finasteryd, ani dutasteryd nie zostały zalecone przez Oncology Drugs Advisory Committee FDA do stosowania w chemoprewencji raka prostaty po przeglądzie wyników badań w 2010 roku.62

Rola witamin i suplementów w profilaktyce raka prostaty

Wyniki badań dotyczących stosowania witamin i suplementów w profilaktyce raka prostaty są niejednoznaczne i często sprzeczne.6364

  • Witamina E i selen – Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) było dużym randomizowanym badaniem kontrolowanym placebo z witaminą E i selenem. Nie wykazało ono zmniejszenia częstości występowania raka prostaty, a wręcz zwiększone ryzyko raka prostaty przy stosowaniu samej witaminy E. Badanie SELECT wykazało, że ani witamina E, ani suplementy selenu nie obniżały ryzyka raka prostaty.6566
  • Kwas foliowy – 10-letnie badanie wykazało, że ryzyko raka prostaty było niższe u mężczyzn, którzy mieli wystarczającą ilość folianów w diecie.6768

Aktualnie nie zaleca się stosowania suplementów witamin E i selenu w profilaktyce raka prostaty, a wyniki badań sugerują nawet potencjalnie szkodliwy wpływ, szczególnie w przypadku witaminy E.6970

Badania przesiewowe w profilaktyce raka prostaty

Choć badania przesiewowe w kierunku raka prostaty są kontrowersyjne, mogą one odgrywać istotną rolę w profilaktyce poprzez wczesne wykrywanie zmian nowotworowych.7172

Badania przesiewowe mogą obejmować:7374

  • Badanie PSA (swoisty antygen sterczowy) – prosty test krwi mierzący poziom PSA, który może być podwyższony w przypadku raka prostaty.
  • Badanie per rectum – badanie palpacyjne prostaty przez odbytnicę.

Rekomendacje dotyczące badań przesiewowych różnią się w zależności od grup ryzyka:7576

  • Mężczyźni o przeciętnym ryzyku powinni rozważyć rozpoczęcie badań przesiewowych w wieku 55 lat.
  • Mężczyźni o podwyższonym ryzyku (rasa czarna, historia rodzinna raka prostaty) powinni rozważyć rozpoczęcie badań przesiewowych w wieku 45 lat.
  • Mężczyźni o bardzo wysokim ryzyku (więcej niż jeden krewny pierwszego stopnia, który miał raka prostaty w młodym wieku) powinni rozważyć rozpoczęcie badań przesiewowych w wieku 40 lat.

Ważne jest, aby decyzja o poddaniu się badaniom przesiewowym była podejmowana indywidualnie, po omówieniu korzyści i ryzyka z lekarzem.7778

Zalecenia dla lekarzy i pacjentów

Profilaktyka raka prostaty wymaga kompleksowego podejścia, które uwzględnia indywidualne czynniki ryzyka każdego pacjenta. Poniżej przedstawiono kluczowe zalecenia dla lekarzy i pacjentów:7980

Dla lekarzy:8182

  • Należy przeprowadzać szczegółową ocenę ryzyka raka prostaty u wszystkich mężczyzn, biorąc pod uwagę wiek, rasę, historię rodzinną i inne czynniki ryzyka.
  • Zaleca się rozważenie inhibitorów 5-alfa-reduktazy (5-ARIs) w profilaktyce raka prostaty u objawowych mężczyzn z PSA ≥ 3,0 ng/ml, którzy poddają się lub planują poddać badaniom przesiewowym w kierunku wczesnego wykrycia raka prostaty, oraz u bezobjawowych mężczyzn z PSA ≥ 2,5 i ≤10 ng/ml i wcześniejszą biopsją prostaty negatywną w kierunku raka.83
  • Należy omówić z pacjentami korzyści i ryzyko związane z badaniami przesiewowymi w kierunku raka prostaty, uwzględniając indywidualne czynniki ryzyka pacjenta.84
  • Zaleca się edukację pacjentów na temat strategii modyfikacji stylu życia, które mogą zmniejszyć ryzyko raka prostaty.85

Dla pacjentów:8687

  • Zaleca się utrzymanie zdrowej masy ciała i aktywny styl życia, co może zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju raka prostaty.88
  • Należy stosować dietę bogatą w owoce, warzywa, pełne ziarna, a ograniczać spożycie czerwonego i przetworzonego mięsa, napojów słodzonych cukrem i wysoko przetworzonych pokarmów.89
  • Zaleca się ograniczenie spożycia alkoholu i unikanie palenia tytoniu.90
  • Ważne jest, aby regularnie konsultować się z lekarzem i na bieżąco omawiać strategie profilaktyki raka prostaty, uwzględniając indywidualne czynniki ryzyka.91
  • Należy omówić z lekarzem korzyści i ryzyko związane z badaniami przesiewowymi w kierunku raka prostaty, szczególnie jeśli należy się do grupy podwyższonego ryzyka.92

Nowe kierunki w profilaktyce raka prostaty

Badania nad nowymi metodami profilaktyki raka prostaty są stale prowadzone. Obecnie badane są m.in.:9394

  • Kombinacje substancji roślinnych – badanie prezentowane na konferencji ASCO wykazało, że kombinacja czterech pokarmów bogatych w polifenole (granat, zielona herbata, kurkuma i brokuły) może spowolnić progresję choroby u mężczyzn, którzy już mają raka prostaty.9596
  • Aspyryna – niektóre badania sugerują, że mężczyźni, którzy przyjmują codziennie aspirynę, mogą mieć niższe ryzyko zachorowania i zgonu z powodu raka prostaty.9798
  • Statyny – badacze analizują leki obniżające poziom cholesterolu, aby sprawdzić, czy mogą one zapobiegać nawrotom niektórych nowotworów, w tym raka prostaty.99

Prowadzone są również badania kliniczne mające na celu identyfikację nowych strategii profilaktyki raka prostaty, które mogą przyczynić się do zmniejszenia zachorowalności i śmiertelności z powodu tego nowotworu.100101

Wnioski końcowe

Choć nie istnieje pewny sposób na zapobieganie rakowi prostaty, badania pokazują, że stosowanie kompleksowych strategii profilaktycznych może znacząco zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju tego nowotworu, a w przypadku jego wystąpienia – ograniczyć ryzyko rozwoju agresywnej formy choroby.102103

Kluczowymi elementami profilaktyki raka prostaty są:104105

  • Utrzymanie zdrowej masy ciała i aktywny styl życia
  • Zdrowa dieta bogata w owoce, warzywa i pełne ziarna, a uboga w czerwone mięso, tłuszcze nasycone i cukry proste
  • Unikanie palenia tytoniu i ograniczenie spożycia alkoholu
  • Regularne badania profilaktyczne, szczególnie w przypadku mężczyzn z grupy podwyższonego ryzyka
  • Konsultacja z lekarzem w sprawie potencjalnych strategii chemoprewencji, szczególnie w przypadku mężczyzn z grupy wysokiego ryzyka

Podejmując świadome decyzje dotyczące stylu życia i regularnie konsultując się z lekarzem, mężczyźni mogą aktywnie uczestniczyć w profilaktyce raka prostaty, zwiększając swoje szanse na długie i zdrowe życie.106107

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    Prostate cancer is a significant public health concern. Worldwide incidence data from 2020 indicates approximately 1.4 million new cases diagnosed annually, and mortality data indicates over 375,000 annual deaths. Trends indicate increasing incidence and mortality. Clearly, improved prostate cancer prevention, early detection and treatment are needed. Better primary prostate cancer prevention is the most crucial. […] After conducting over 100 PCR-based infection tests in clinic patients, the authors have observed a very strong correlation between patients with known prostate cancer and the presence of pathogens associated with chronic prostatitis. Published literature confirms that the same relationship has also been noted by others. […] The association between prostatitis and prostate cancer. Systematic review and meta-analysis.
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    Although prostate cancers cannot be prevented, you can reduce your risk by limiting the alcohol you drink, maintaining a healthy weight and diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in fat and dairy and exercising. […] If you are at high risk for prostate cancer, including if you are African American or have a family history of prostate cancer, your doctor may discuss the risks and benefits of taking medication to lower your prostate cancer risk. […] Screening may detect pre-cancerous or early cancerous changes in the prostate in hopes of diagnosing the cancer at an early, more treatable stage. […] High-risk patients may be recommended to begin screening at the age of 40. […] Genetic counseling may be recommended if there is a family history of prostate cancer, especially if the cancer occurred at a young age (under 50) or was an aggressive form of cancer.
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    Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. […] Avoiding cancer risk factors may help prevent certain cancers. Risk factors include smoking, having overweight, and not getting enough exercise. Increasing protective factors such as quitting smoking and exercising may also help prevent some cancers. Talk to your doctor or other health care professional about how you might lower your risk of cancer. […] Prostate cancer is rare in men younger than 50 years of age. The chance of developing prostate cancer increases as men get older. […] A man whose father, brother, or son has had prostate cancer has a higher-than-average risk of prostate cancer. […] Prostate cancer occurs more often in African American men than in White men. African American men with prostate cancer are more likely to die from the disease than White men with prostate cancer.
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    Age is considered to be one of the biggest risk factors. Over the age of 50, mens chances of being diagnosed begin to increase as they get older. Most prostate cancers appear in men aged 65 to 69. However, this does not mean that the disease does not occur in men younger than 50. However, the chances are considerably smaller. […] Prostate cancer has one of the highest chances to be inherited, of all types of cancers. A recent study showed that men who have brothers that had the disease have twice as high a risk of being diagnosed, as the general population. The likelihood of having the disease increases threefold if both a brother and a father have had it. Men with such history in their families should discuss with their doctors and have regular check-ups after the age of 40. […] If the above-listed factors are uncontrollable, there are many things that a man can do to lower the risk of developing prostate cancer.
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    Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. […] Avoiding cancer risk factors may help prevent certain cancers. Risk factors include smoking, having overweight, and not getting enough exercise. Increasing protective factors such as quitting smoking and exercising may also help prevent some cancers. Talk to your doctor or other health care professional about how you might lower your risk of cancer. […] The following risk factors may increase the risk of prostate cancer: Age […] Prostate cancer is rare in men younger than 50 years of age. The chance of developing prostate cancer increases as men get older. […] Family history of prostate cancer […] A man whose father, brother, or son has had prostate cancer has a higher-than-average risk of prostate cancer.
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    Prostate Cancer Prevention, Screening and Treatment Options […] Doctors dont completely understand the cause of prostate cancer but they have identified some of the risk factors. Risk factors for prostate cancer include age, race and ethnicity, family history, and diet. […] This risk for prostate cancer rises after age 50. Having a brother or father with the cancer can double your risk. Prostate cancer occurs more often in African-American men, and white men are at greater risk than Asian-American and Hispanic men. […] Men with diets high in red meat and low in fruits and vegetables are at a greater risk of developing prostate cancer. Exercise, consume a healthy diet, and schedule an appointment to see your doctor if you experience any of the warning signs we have listed below.
  • #7 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention – Patient Information [NCI]
    https://www.cham.org/HealthwiseArticle.aspx?id=ncicdr0000062853
    Race […] Prostate cancer occurs more often in African American men than in White men. African American men with prostate cancer are more likely to die from the disease than White men with prostate cancer. […] Hormones […] The prostate needs male hormones to work the way it should. The main male sex hormone is testosterone. Testosterone helps the body develop and maintain male sex characteristics. […] Testosterone is changed into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by an enzyme in the body. DHT is important for normal prostate growth but can also cause the prostate to get bigger and may play a part in the development of prostate cancer. […] The following protective factors may decrease the risk of prostate cancer: Folate […] A 10-year study showed that the risk of prostate cancer was lower in men who had enough folate in their diets.
  • #8 Prostate Cancer Prevention in New York | Prostate Cancer 911
    https://prostatecancer911.com/introduction/prevention/
    Age is considered to be one of the biggest risk factors. Over the age of 50, mens chances of being diagnosed begin to increase as they get older. Most prostate cancers appear in men aged 65 to 69. However, this does not mean that the disease does not occur in men younger than 50. However, the chances are considerably smaller. […] Prostate cancer has one of the highest chances to be inherited, of all types of cancers. A recent study showed that men who have brothers that had the disease have twice as high a risk of being diagnosed, as the general population. The likelihood of having the disease increases threefold if both a brother and a father have had it. Men with such history in their families should discuss with their doctors and have regular check-ups after the age of 40. […] If the above-listed factors are uncontrollable, there are many things that a man can do to lower the risk of developing prostate cancer.
  • #9 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention – Patient Information [NCI]
    https://www.cham.org/HealthwiseArticle.aspx?id=ncicdr0000062853
    Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. […] Avoiding cancer risk factors may help prevent certain cancers. Risk factors include smoking, having overweight, and not getting enough exercise. Increasing protective factors such as quitting smoking and exercising may also help prevent some cancers. Talk to your doctor or other health care professional about how you might lower your risk of cancer. […] The following risk factors may increase the risk of prostate cancer: Age […] Prostate cancer is rare in men younger than 50 years of age. The chance of developing prostate cancer increases as men get older. […] Family history of prostate cancer […] A man whose father, brother, or son has had prostate cancer has a higher-than-average risk of prostate cancer.
  • #10 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention – Patient Information [NCI]
    https://www.cham.org/HealthwiseArticle.aspx?id=ncicdr0000062853
    Race […] Prostate cancer occurs more often in African American men than in White men. African American men with prostate cancer are more likely to die from the disease than White men with prostate cancer. […] Hormones […] The prostate needs male hormones to work the way it should. The main male sex hormone is testosterone. Testosterone helps the body develop and maintain male sex characteristics. […] Testosterone is changed into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by an enzyme in the body. DHT is important for normal prostate growth but can also cause the prostate to get bigger and may play a part in the development of prostate cancer. […] The following protective factors may decrease the risk of prostate cancer: Folate […] A 10-year study showed that the risk of prostate cancer was lower in men who had enough folate in their diets.
  • #11 Prostate cancer prevention: Ways to reduce your risk
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostate-cancer/in-depth/prostate-cancer-prevention/art-20045641
    There’s no proven prevention strategy for prostate cancer. But you may reduce your risk of prostate cancer by making healthy choices, such as exercising and eating a healthy diet. […] Researchers haven’t found a sure way to prevent prostate cancer. Study results often conflict with each other. And most studies aren’t designed to prove whether something can prevent prostate cancer. […] But healthcare professionals suggest that people with an average risk of prostate cancer make healthy lifestyle choices for prostate cancer prevention. Many of the things you can do for prostate cancer prevention are things that may help improve your health in general. […] People who are obese may have a higher risk of prostate cancer. Obesity means a body mass index of 30 or higher. If you carry excess weight, work on losing it. Cut the number of calories you eat each day and exercise more.
  • #12 How to Prevent Prostate Cancer? | Prostate Cancer Prevention | American Cancer Society
    https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html
    There is no sure way to prevent prostate cancer. Many prostate cancer risk factors, such as age, race, and family history, cant be controlled. But there are some things you can do that might lower your risk of prostate cancer. […] The effects of body weight, physical activity, and diet on prostate cancer risk arent completely clear, but there are things you can do that might lower your risk. […] Some studies have found that men with excess body weight have a higher risk of developing advanced prostate cancer or prostate cancer that is more likely to be fatal. […] Although not all studies agree, several have found a higher risk of prostate cancer in men whose diets are high in dairy products and calcium. […] For now, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce the risk of prostate cancer is to: Get to and stay at a healthy weight. Be physically active. Follow a healthy eating pattern, which includes a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables and whole grains, and avoids or limits red and processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, and highly processed foods.
  • #13 Prostate Cancer Prevention in New York | Prostate Cancer 911
    https://prostatecancer911.com/introduction/prevention/
    A high-fat and high processed carbohydrate diet may contribute to the risk of developing prostate cancer. A healthy diet is known to have a positive impact on the overall health. There are also recommendations regarding foods to eat and foods to avoid in order to maintain a healthy prostate. […] There have been studies that indicate that men who are overweight or have abdominal obesity are at a higher risk of developing an aggressive form of prostate cancer. […] It is hard to determine an exact correlation between physical exercise and the risk of prostate cancer, but there are some indicators that strongly suggest that vigorous exercise performed since the early 20s of a man have a beneficial impact on disease development, treatment and progression. […] Diet is the major risk factor men have control over. There are foods that produce oxidative damage to the DNA and need to be avoided and replaced with prostate friendly food.
  • #14
    https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/cancer-types-and-treatments/prostate-cancer/prevention.php
    These healthy habits include: Not smoking. If you smoke, take the steps to quit. Maintaining a healthy weight. There is some evidence to suggest that obesity may increase a persons risk for prostate cancer. If you are overweight or obese, talk with your doctor about implementing a weight loss plan. Eating a well-balanced diet. Studies have shown that high-fat diets may increase a persons risk for prostate cancer. Choose a low-fat diet and limit processed and fatty foods, red meat and dairy. Eat a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Exercising regularly. Aim for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week of moderate exercise. Limiting alcohol. The American Cancer Society (ACS) strongly recommends that people do not drink. If you do drink alcohol, the ACS recommends no more than two drinks per day for men.
  • #15 Prostate cancer prevention: Ways to reduce your risk
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostate-cancer/in-depth/prostate-cancer-prevention/art-20045641
    There’s no proven prevention strategy for prostate cancer. But you may reduce your risk of prostate cancer by making healthy choices, such as exercising and eating a healthy diet. […] Researchers haven’t found a sure way to prevent prostate cancer. Study results often conflict with each other. And most studies aren’t designed to prove whether something can prevent prostate cancer. […] But healthcare professionals suggest that people with an average risk of prostate cancer make healthy lifestyle choices for prostate cancer prevention. Many of the things you can do for prostate cancer prevention are things that may help improve your health in general. […] People who are obese may have a higher risk of prostate cancer. Obesity means a body mass index of 30 or higher. If you carry excess weight, work on losing it. Cut the number of calories you eat each day and exercise more.
  • #16 How to Prevent Prostate Cancer: Health Tips and More
    https://www.healthline.com/health/9-tips-to-prevent-prostate-cancer
    Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in people with a prostate. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), its also the second leading cause of death, behind lung cancer, among men in the United States. […] While theres no absolute way to prevent prostate cancer, there are some things you can do that may lower your risk. Maintaining a moderate body weight, getting regular exercise, and paying attention to what you eat and drink all play key roles. […] A 2020 review of studies on this topic notes that current research supports that lycopene can effectively reduce the progression and growth of prostate cancer cells. […] A 2017 study found that people who consumed the highest amount of fruit, especially citrus, had a small reduction in their risk of prostate cancer. […] Researchers have also long studied the link between green tea and prostate cancer risk, with mixed results. A 2017 study found that prostate cancer risk was lower in men who drank higher levels of green tea.
  • #17
    https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/cancer-types-and-treatments/prostate-cancer/prevention.php
    These healthy habits include: Not smoking. If you smoke, take the steps to quit. Maintaining a healthy weight. There is some evidence to suggest that obesity may increase a persons risk for prostate cancer. If you are overweight or obese, talk with your doctor about implementing a weight loss plan. Eating a well-balanced diet. Studies have shown that high-fat diets may increase a persons risk for prostate cancer. Choose a low-fat diet and limit processed and fatty foods, red meat and dairy. Eat a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Exercising regularly. Aim for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week of moderate exercise. Limiting alcohol. The American Cancer Society (ACS) strongly recommends that people do not drink. If you do drink alcohol, the ACS recommends no more than two drinks per day for men.
  • #18 A Guide To Prostate Cancer Prevention | Franciscan Health
    https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/prostate-cancer-prevention
    Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men in the United States, after skin cancer. […] The good news? Making smart choices in how we live can make a difference in reducing the risk of prostate cancer. More men today are doing what they can to prevent the disease. They’re getting active, eating better and getting regular check-ups with their provider. […] By understanding these risk factors, men can take proactive steps toward reducing their prostate cancer risk. […] Researchers found that among men at increased genetic risk of prostate cancer, the men who maintained a healthy lifestyle were much less likely to die of the disease over nearly three decades. […] While genetics plays a significant role in determining risk levels, a study published in the journal European Urology offered a hopeful message. Lifestyle changes, it found, can tilt the survival odds in your favor, even for those with a family history of prostate cancer.
  • #19
    https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19537335/8-steps-prevent-prostate-cancer/
    When caught early, you can start treatment for prostate cancer early and increase your risk of survival, Dr. Feng says. Here are some things you can do to potentially lower your risk for prostate cancer: […] Excess weight leads to more inflammation in the body, and inflammation is a driver for cancer, Dr. Gittens says. […] A 2022 review of studies showed that obesity was linked to a higher risk of death from prostate cancer. Taking steps to maintain a healthy weight could reduce your risk for cancer, as well as cardiovascular disease and many other conditions. […] Research shows that staying active might prevent prostate cancer. David Wise, M.D., an oncologist at NYU Langone Health, suggests that exercise and maintaining a healthy weight are the two best ways to reduce your prostate cancer risk.
  • #20 Explore Prostate Cancer Prevention Risk factors and Prevention Measures at HCG Oncology
    https://www.hcgoncology.com/types-of-cancers/prostate-cancer-prevention/
    Obesity leads to chronic inflammation, which, in turn, increases prostate cancer risk. Maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and exercising, on the other hand, is found to reduce ones prostate cancer risk. […] Regular exercise is important to maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity. Getting 30 minutes of exercise every day has been found to positively impact overall health and reduce the risk of various diseases, including cancer. […] Some studies have suggested that alcohol consumption can increase the risk of prostate cancer in men; however, the exact reason for this is not understood yet. […] Tobacco consists of harmful carcinogens, which can increase the risk of various cancers, including prostate cancer, in men. Quitting smoking can increase the chances of prostate cancer prevention.
  • #21 What lifestyle changes can help me avoid prostate cancer? – Harvard Health
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/what-lifestyle-changes-can-help-me-avoid-prostate-cancer
    Maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding obesity is linked to a lower chance of developing advanced prostate cancer. Also, limiting meat and added sugars may be good for prostate health. […] Some evidence suggests that regular exercise can lower a man’s likelihood of getting prostate cancer. In 2019, Harvard researchers published findings that showed men who engaged most frequently in vigorous activity had a 30% lower risk of developing advanced prostate cancer and a 25% lower risk of dying from prostate cancer compared with men who exercised the least. […] Men who ejaculate frequently appear to have a lower risk of prostate cancer. According to one long-running large study, men who ejaculated more than 21 times per month had a 20% lower prostate cancer risk than those who ejaculated four to seven times monthly.
  • #22
    https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19537335/8-steps-prevent-prostate-cancer/
    When caught early, you can start treatment for prostate cancer early and increase your risk of survival, Dr. Feng says. Here are some things you can do to potentially lower your risk for prostate cancer: […] Excess weight leads to more inflammation in the body, and inflammation is a driver for cancer, Dr. Gittens says. […] A 2022 review of studies showed that obesity was linked to a higher risk of death from prostate cancer. Taking steps to maintain a healthy weight could reduce your risk for cancer, as well as cardiovascular disease and many other conditions. […] Research shows that staying active might prevent prostate cancer. David Wise, M.D., an oncologist at NYU Langone Health, suggests that exercise and maintaining a healthy weight are the two best ways to reduce your prostate cancer risk.
  • #23
    https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19537335/8-steps-prevent-prostate-cancer/
    A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that men lowered their risk for prostate cancer when they increased their cardiorespiratory fitness, which is the capacity of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen to muscles. […] Regular exercise, in itself, can lower your risk for prostate cancer and also help you maintain a healthy weight, which may also improve your risk levels, Dr. Feng says. […] Smoking is not just linked to lung cancer. It’s also linked to prostate cancer, Dr. Wise says. A review of studies published in 2023 suggested that smoking was associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, and smokers had a 42 percent higher risk of death from the cancer compared to non-smokers. […] Some studies have suggested that saturated fats and animal fats are associated with an increased prostate cancer risk.
  • #24 Explore Prostate Cancer Prevention Risk factors and Prevention Measures at HCG Oncology
    https://www.hcgoncology.com/types-of-cancers/prostate-cancer-prevention/
    Obesity leads to chronic inflammation, which, in turn, increases prostate cancer risk. Maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and exercising, on the other hand, is found to reduce ones prostate cancer risk. […] Regular exercise is important to maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity. Getting 30 minutes of exercise every day has been found to positively impact overall health and reduce the risk of various diseases, including cancer. […] Some studies have suggested that alcohol consumption can increase the risk of prostate cancer in men; however, the exact reason for this is not understood yet. […] Tobacco consists of harmful carcinogens, which can increase the risk of various cancers, including prostate cancer, in men. Quitting smoking can increase the chances of prostate cancer prevention.
  • #25 Explore Prostate Cancer Prevention Risk factors and Prevention Measures at HCG Oncology
    https://www.hcgoncology.com/types-of-cancers/prostate-cancer-prevention/
    Obesity leads to chronic inflammation, which, in turn, increases prostate cancer risk. Maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and exercising, on the other hand, is found to reduce ones prostate cancer risk. […] Regular exercise is important to maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity. Getting 30 minutes of exercise every day has been found to positively impact overall health and reduce the risk of various diseases, including cancer. […] Some studies have suggested that alcohol consumption can increase the risk of prostate cancer in men; however, the exact reason for this is not understood yet. […] Tobacco consists of harmful carcinogens, which can increase the risk of various cancers, including prostate cancer, in men. Quitting smoking can increase the chances of prostate cancer prevention.
  • #26 Prostate Cancer | Division of Public Health
    https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/chronic-disease-and-injury/cancer-prevention-and-control-branch/nc-priority-cancers/prostate-cancer
    Because there is no known cause for prostate cancer, it is difficult to determine how to prevent it. But you can reduce your risk of prostate cancer by having a healthy lifestyle. […] Tips to Reduce Your Risk […] Be physically active. Strive to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity five days week and strength training at least twice a week. […] Eat healthy. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Drink more water and fewer sugar-sweetened beverages. Create meal plans to cook at home. […] Dont drink alcohol or limit your alcohol intake. No more than one drink per day for women, two drinks per day for men. […] Know your family health history, including cancer illnesses and deaths. […] Quit tobacco and vaping use. Quitting takes practice! Coaching and medications can triple your chances of quitting for good.
  • #27 What lifestyle changes can help me avoid prostate cancer? – Harvard Health
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/what-lifestyle-changes-can-help-me-avoid-prostate-cancer
    If men live long enough, most will develop cancer cells in their prostate gland. About 80% of men ages 80 and older live with some prostate cancer. […] Therefore, the more important questions are what lifestyle changes might delay the onset of prostate cancer and decrease the risk of developing advanced prostate cancer. Here are three areas that observational studies have found may help. […] Research has shown that the same types of diets associated with better heart and brain health are linked to a reduced risk of aggressive prostate cancer. In a study published in the March 2022 issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers who followed 47,239 men over 28 years found that men who reported eating primarily a plant-based diet, like the Mediterranean or DASH diets, had a significantly lower risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer. Other studies have shown following these healthier diets also may lower the odds of dying from prostate cancer.
  • #28 Prostate Cancer Diet: Nutrition Tips for Prevention & Management | ZERO Prostate Cancer
    https://zerocancer.org/about-prostate-cancer/diet-and-nutrition
    Good nutrition may help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer, slow progression of the disease, and prevent aggressive disease. […] Its important to evaluate diet choices when it comes to risk of prostate cancer. Research is continually being conducted on foods and diets that may reduce or increase the risk of prostate cancer. […] Healthy weight and diet that consists of vitamins, minerals, high-fiber, low sugar, and hydration is a great goal to have before beginning prostate cancer treatment. This allows the body to have the needed nutrients that could be beneficial during treatment. […] Recent research suggests that making healthy food choices in your survivorship may lower your risk of recurrence and help you live longer. According to many experts, the types of foods that may help prevent prostate cancer are the same ones that may protect against prostate cancer recurrence. These experts recommend: plant-based foods (such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains), lean protein, low-fat dairy products, avoiding highly processed foods and red meats as much as possible.
  • #29 9 Tips on How to Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer – Baptist Health
    https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/mens-health/9-tips-on-how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-prostate-cancer
    Prostate Cancer Prevention […] Below are nine practices that can help prevent prostate cancer: […] Eat at least 2 cups fruits and vegetables. The vitamins and nutrients in fruits and vegetables may help decrease your prostate cancer risk. Dark green vegetables, in particular, have compounds that break down substances called carcinogens that can cause cancer. In addition, eating fruits and vegetables throughout the day makes you less likely to consume unhealthy processed foods. […] Consume less animal fat. Studies suggest there is a link between the consumption of animal fats and an increased risk of prostate cancer. This includes fat in meat, butter, and cheese. Whenever possible, replace animal fats with plant-based fats (olive oil instead of butter, for example). […] Eat more fish. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish may help reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer. These acids are higher in certain fish including tuna, trout, salmon, sardines, and mackerel.
  • #30 Prostate Cancer Prevention in New York | Prostate Cancer 911
    https://prostatecancer911.com/introduction/prevention/
    Limit fatty foods and reduce to a minimum amount the fat you get from red meat or dairy products. Avoid grilled or fried meats, because, at high temperatures, meat may form chemicals that produce changes in the DNA and, thus, increase the risk of prostate cancer. […] Eat more fish, especially for the omega-3 fatty acids. Twice a week, include salmon in your diet. The fatty acids that it contains could prevent the growth of prostate cancer. […] There is also an interesting study suggesting that the Mediterranean diet has a role in lowering the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Men who mainly followed the Mediterranean dietary pattern of eating lots of fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, and olive oil, specifically had a lower rate of prostate cancer. […] They are considered the golden vegetable when it comes to prostate health. Tomatoes are full of lycopene and studies have shown that eating tomatoes or drinking tomato juice may benefit the prostate in many ways. It can not only shrink the prostate, but also slow down the progression of prostate cancer. Other sources of lycopene are grapefruit, apricots, watermelon, etc.
  • #31 9 Tips on How to Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer – Baptist Health
    https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/mens-health/9-tips-on-how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-prostate-cancer
    Prostate Cancer Prevention […] Below are nine practices that can help prevent prostate cancer: […] Eat at least 2 cups fruits and vegetables. The vitamins and nutrients in fruits and vegetables may help decrease your prostate cancer risk. Dark green vegetables, in particular, have compounds that break down substances called carcinogens that can cause cancer. In addition, eating fruits and vegetables throughout the day makes you less likely to consume unhealthy processed foods. […] Consume less animal fat. Studies suggest there is a link between the consumption of animal fats and an increased risk of prostate cancer. This includes fat in meat, butter, and cheese. Whenever possible, replace animal fats with plant-based fats (olive oil instead of butter, for example). […] Eat more fish. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish may help reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer. These acids are higher in certain fish including tuna, trout, salmon, sardines, and mackerel.
  • #32 9 Tips on How to Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer – Baptist Health
    https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/mens-health/9-tips-on-how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-prostate-cancer
    Eat tomatoes and other red foods. Red foods get singled out as an important part of a cancer-prevention diet because they contain a powerful antioxidant called lycopene. Studies suggest that cooking tomatoes make it easier for your body to absorb lycopene. When choosing tomatoes, the redder they are the better. […] Drink coffee. It is widely accepted that drinking coffee helps lower prostate cancer risk. Some studies suggest drinking four or five cups of coffee daily can significantly lower your chances of developing fatal or high-grade prostate cancer. However, high doses of caffeine can increase the risk of an irregular heartbeat and seizures. If you choose to drink coffee to lower your prostate cancer risk, talk with your doctor about how much coffee is right for you. […] Exercise regularly. Exercising 30 minutes a day most days of the week may lower your risk of developing prostate cancer. Plus, regular exercise has a positive impact on other aspects of your health such as cardiovascular fitness.
  • #33 Prostate Cancer Prevention in New York | Prostate Cancer 911
    https://prostatecancer911.com/introduction/prevention/
    Limit fatty foods and reduce to a minimum amount the fat you get from red meat or dairy products. Avoid grilled or fried meats, because, at high temperatures, meat may form chemicals that produce changes in the DNA and, thus, increase the risk of prostate cancer. […] Eat more fish, especially for the omega-3 fatty acids. Twice a week, include salmon in your diet. The fatty acids that it contains could prevent the growth of prostate cancer. […] There is also an interesting study suggesting that the Mediterranean diet has a role in lowering the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Men who mainly followed the Mediterranean dietary pattern of eating lots of fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, and olive oil, specifically had a lower rate of prostate cancer. […] They are considered the golden vegetable when it comes to prostate health. Tomatoes are full of lycopene and studies have shown that eating tomatoes or drinking tomato juice may benefit the prostate in many ways. It can not only shrink the prostate, but also slow down the progression of prostate cancer. Other sources of lycopene are grapefruit, apricots, watermelon, etc.
  • #34 9 Tips on How to Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer – Baptist Health
    https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/mens-health/9-tips-on-how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-prostate-cancer
    Prostate Cancer Prevention […] Below are nine practices that can help prevent prostate cancer: […] Eat at least 2 cups fruits and vegetables. The vitamins and nutrients in fruits and vegetables may help decrease your prostate cancer risk. Dark green vegetables, in particular, have compounds that break down substances called carcinogens that can cause cancer. In addition, eating fruits and vegetables throughout the day makes you less likely to consume unhealthy processed foods. […] Consume less animal fat. Studies suggest there is a link between the consumption of animal fats and an increased risk of prostate cancer. This includes fat in meat, butter, and cheese. Whenever possible, replace animal fats with plant-based fats (olive oil instead of butter, for example). […] Eat more fish. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish may help reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer. These acids are higher in certain fish including tuna, trout, salmon, sardines, and mackerel.
  • #35 Prostate Cancer Prevention in New York | Prostate Cancer 911
    https://prostatecancer911.com/introduction/prevention/
    Limit fatty foods and reduce to a minimum amount the fat you get from red meat or dairy products. Avoid grilled or fried meats, because, at high temperatures, meat may form chemicals that produce changes in the DNA and, thus, increase the risk of prostate cancer. […] Eat more fish, especially for the omega-3 fatty acids. Twice a week, include salmon in your diet. The fatty acids that it contains could prevent the growth of prostate cancer. […] There is also an interesting study suggesting that the Mediterranean diet has a role in lowering the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Men who mainly followed the Mediterranean dietary pattern of eating lots of fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, and olive oil, specifically had a lower rate of prostate cancer. […] They are considered the golden vegetable when it comes to prostate health. Tomatoes are full of lycopene and studies have shown that eating tomatoes or drinking tomato juice may benefit the prostate in many ways. It can not only shrink the prostate, but also slow down the progression of prostate cancer. Other sources of lycopene are grapefruit, apricots, watermelon, etc.
  • #36 Prostate Cancer Prevention in New York | Prostate Cancer 911
    https://prostatecancer911.com/introduction/prevention/
    Broccoli has a lot of phytochemicals and they are known for reducing the rate of prostate growth. Also, phytochemicals fight against recurrent cancer. […] Green tea is more than just a liquid. It contains lots of important nutrients beneficial for the prostate. It is full of antioxidants, including a large amount of a catechin, called EGCG. Catechins are natural antioxidants that limit and prevent cell damage. Also, polyphenols represent 30% of green tea. They reduce inflammation and fight against cancer. One or two cups of green tea per day can improve not only your prostate health, but also your general health. […] When talking about prostate cancer, soy has always been a controversial subject because it can change mens testosterone levels and occasionally increase estrogen levels. Soybeans components help reduce inflammation, which creates the perfect medium for cancer development. What is more, soybeans are a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids that may reduce prostate risk.
  • #37 Prevention & Risk Factors | Saint Francis Health System
    https://www.saintfrancis.com/services/cancer-care/conditions-treatments/prostate/prevention-risk-factors
    While we cant change our genes or avoid the aging process, there are certain things we can do that may help to lower the risk of prostate cancer. […] The cancer care specialists at the Saint Francis Cancer Center want to help you lessen the chances of getting prostate cancer by educating you on the risk factors and providing prevention guidelines. […] Lowering DHT is the most effective means for lowering the overall number of prostate cancers and has been recommended by the American Urological Association and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. […] Men who eat broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, kale, cabbage, bok choy and similar green leafy vegetables more than once a week are 40 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer. […] Diets rich in tomato products have been linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer.
  • #38 Prostate Cancer Prevention in New York | Prostate Cancer 911
    https://prostatecancer911.com/introduction/prevention/
    Broccoli has a lot of phytochemicals and they are known for reducing the rate of prostate growth. Also, phytochemicals fight against recurrent cancer. […] Green tea is more than just a liquid. It contains lots of important nutrients beneficial for the prostate. It is full of antioxidants, including a large amount of a catechin, called EGCG. Catechins are natural antioxidants that limit and prevent cell damage. Also, polyphenols represent 30% of green tea. They reduce inflammation and fight against cancer. One or two cups of green tea per day can improve not only your prostate health, but also your general health. […] When talking about prostate cancer, soy has always been a controversial subject because it can change mens testosterone levels and occasionally increase estrogen levels. Soybeans components help reduce inflammation, which creates the perfect medium for cancer development. What is more, soybeans are a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids that may reduce prostate risk.
  • #39 How to Prevent Prostate Cancer: Health Tips and More
    https://www.healthline.com/health/9-tips-to-prevent-prostate-cancer
    Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in people with a prostate. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), its also the second leading cause of death, behind lung cancer, among men in the United States. […] While theres no absolute way to prevent prostate cancer, there are some things you can do that may lower your risk. Maintaining a moderate body weight, getting regular exercise, and paying attention to what you eat and drink all play key roles. […] A 2020 review of studies on this topic notes that current research supports that lycopene can effectively reduce the progression and growth of prostate cancer cells. […] A 2017 study found that people who consumed the highest amount of fruit, especially citrus, had a small reduction in their risk of prostate cancer. […] Researchers have also long studied the link between green tea and prostate cancer risk, with mixed results. A 2017 study found that prostate cancer risk was lower in men who drank higher levels of green tea.
  • #40 9 Tips on How to Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer – Baptist Health
    https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/mens-health/9-tips-on-how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-prostate-cancer
    Eat tomatoes and other red foods. Red foods get singled out as an important part of a cancer-prevention diet because they contain a powerful antioxidant called lycopene. Studies suggest that cooking tomatoes make it easier for your body to absorb lycopene. When choosing tomatoes, the redder they are the better. […] Drink coffee. It is widely accepted that drinking coffee helps lower prostate cancer risk. Some studies suggest drinking four or five cups of coffee daily can significantly lower your chances of developing fatal or high-grade prostate cancer. However, high doses of caffeine can increase the risk of an irregular heartbeat and seizures. If you choose to drink coffee to lower your prostate cancer risk, talk with your doctor about how much coffee is right for you. […] Exercise regularly. Exercising 30 minutes a day most days of the week may lower your risk of developing prostate cancer. Plus, regular exercise has a positive impact on other aspects of your health such as cardiovascular fitness.
  • #41 How to Prevent Prostate Cancer: Health Tips and More
    https://www.healthline.com/health/9-tips-to-prevent-prostate-cancer
    A 2014 meta-analysis of clinical studies suggests that drinking 4 to 5 cups of coffee every day can lower your overall likelihood of prostate cancer, in addition to lowering chances of fatal and high grade prostate cancer. […] A 2014 review of research notes there may be a link between saturated fats and animal fats and an increased prostate cancer risk. […] According to the ACS, most studies havent found an association between smoking and prostate cancer. […] Its not possible to completely prevent prostate cancer. However, there are some steps you can take to lower your risk. […] For example, its possible that some types of food and drinks may lower prostate cancer risk. Examples include: red fruits or vegetables like tomatoes, soybeans, green tea, coffee. […] Reducing your intake of fats, particularly red meat, may also help reduce your risk. […] Aside from diet, other lifestyle factors are also important. Try to take steps to quit smoking, manage your weight, and get regular exercise.
  • #42 Prostate Cancer Prevention in New York | Prostate Cancer 911
    https://prostatecancer911.com/introduction/prevention/
    Some research suggests that pomegranate juice or seeds help slow the progression of prostate cancer. Pomegranate is a rich antioxidant-fruit that can help both in the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. […] Research has suggested that there is a link between sugar and cancer. People with high glycemic loads have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. […] The consumption of coffee has a protective effect on prostate cancer risk. Researchers have found that drinking at least 3 cups of Italian-style coffee everyday may reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer by 53%. […] It is already well known that smoking raises the risk of developing many types of cancer, including prostate cancer. Men who smoke have an increased risk of developing an aggressive type of prostate cancer that metastasizes.
  • #43 Prostate Cancer Prevention – Life Extension
    https://www.lifeextension.com/protocols/cancer/prostate-cancer-prevention?srsltid=AfmBOoor_newdEpk_4ZCa_UzX3YAgM0TaJuHlOlc2yUs5ZyT_nEKIlLP
    The hard statistics showing more than 238,000 newly-diagnosed prostate cancer cases annually proves otherwise. […] The protocol provides comprehensive approaches for the prevention of prostate cancer, including a comprehensive overview demonstrating the prostate cancer prevention benefits in response to Avodart and finasteride. […] A remarkable new study has validated a method to slow prostate cancer progression that was long ago recommended to Life Extension customers. […] The study reported at the ASCO conference was an exploration of the role of four polyphenol-rich foods with known anti-cancer properties. […] The components, pomegranate, green tea, turmeric, and broccoli, have all independently been shown to have protective effects on prostate tissue; a new study demonstrates that they can work together in concert to slow the disease in men who already have prostate cancer.
  • #44 9 Tips on How to Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer – Baptist Health
    https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/mens-health/9-tips-on-how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-prostate-cancer
    Prostate Cancer Prevention […] Below are nine practices that can help prevent prostate cancer: […] Eat at least 2 cups fruits and vegetables. The vitamins and nutrients in fruits and vegetables may help decrease your prostate cancer risk. Dark green vegetables, in particular, have compounds that break down substances called carcinogens that can cause cancer. In addition, eating fruits and vegetables throughout the day makes you less likely to consume unhealthy processed foods. […] Consume less animal fat. Studies suggest there is a link between the consumption of animal fats and an increased risk of prostate cancer. This includes fat in meat, butter, and cheese. Whenever possible, replace animal fats with plant-based fats (olive oil instead of butter, for example). […] Eat more fish. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish may help reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer. These acids are higher in certain fish including tuna, trout, salmon, sardines, and mackerel.
  • #45 Prostate Cancer Prevention in New York | Prostate Cancer 911
    https://prostatecancer911.com/introduction/prevention/
    Limit fatty foods and reduce to a minimum amount the fat you get from red meat or dairy products. Avoid grilled or fried meats, because, at high temperatures, meat may form chemicals that produce changes in the DNA and, thus, increase the risk of prostate cancer. […] Eat more fish, especially for the omega-3 fatty acids. Twice a week, include salmon in your diet. The fatty acids that it contains could prevent the growth of prostate cancer. […] There is also an interesting study suggesting that the Mediterranean diet has a role in lowering the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Men who mainly followed the Mediterranean dietary pattern of eating lots of fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, and olive oil, specifically had a lower rate of prostate cancer. […] They are considered the golden vegetable when it comes to prostate health. Tomatoes are full of lycopene and studies have shown that eating tomatoes or drinking tomato juice may benefit the prostate in many ways. It can not only shrink the prostate, but also slow down the progression of prostate cancer. Other sources of lycopene are grapefruit, apricots, watermelon, etc.
  • #46 9 Tips on How to Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer – Baptist Health
    https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/mens-health/9-tips-on-how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-prostate-cancer
    Prostate Cancer Prevention […] Below are nine practices that can help prevent prostate cancer: […] Eat at least 2 cups fruits and vegetables. The vitamins and nutrients in fruits and vegetables may help decrease your prostate cancer risk. Dark green vegetables, in particular, have compounds that break down substances called carcinogens that can cause cancer. In addition, eating fruits and vegetables throughout the day makes you less likely to consume unhealthy processed foods. […] Consume less animal fat. Studies suggest there is a link between the consumption of animal fats and an increased risk of prostate cancer. This includes fat in meat, butter, and cheese. Whenever possible, replace animal fats with plant-based fats (olive oil instead of butter, for example). […] Eat more fish. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish may help reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer. These acids are higher in certain fish including tuna, trout, salmon, sardines, and mackerel.
  • #47 How to Prevent Prostate Cancer: Health Tips and More
    https://www.healthline.com/health/9-tips-to-prevent-prostate-cancer
    A 2014 meta-analysis of clinical studies suggests that drinking 4 to 5 cups of coffee every day can lower your overall likelihood of prostate cancer, in addition to lowering chances of fatal and high grade prostate cancer. […] A 2014 review of research notes there may be a link between saturated fats and animal fats and an increased prostate cancer risk. […] According to the ACS, most studies havent found an association between smoking and prostate cancer. […] Its not possible to completely prevent prostate cancer. However, there are some steps you can take to lower your risk. […] For example, its possible that some types of food and drinks may lower prostate cancer risk. Examples include: red fruits or vegetables like tomatoes, soybeans, green tea, coffee. […] Reducing your intake of fats, particularly red meat, may also help reduce your risk. […] Aside from diet, other lifestyle factors are also important. Try to take steps to quit smoking, manage your weight, and get regular exercise.
  • #48 Prostate Cancer Prevention in New York | Prostate Cancer 911
    https://prostatecancer911.com/introduction/prevention/
    Limit fatty foods and reduce to a minimum amount the fat you get from red meat or dairy products. Avoid grilled or fried meats, because, at high temperatures, meat may form chemicals that produce changes in the DNA and, thus, increase the risk of prostate cancer. […] Eat more fish, especially for the omega-3 fatty acids. Twice a week, include salmon in your diet. The fatty acids that it contains could prevent the growth of prostate cancer. […] There is also an interesting study suggesting that the Mediterranean diet has a role in lowering the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Men who mainly followed the Mediterranean dietary pattern of eating lots of fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, and olive oil, specifically had a lower rate of prostate cancer. […] They are considered the golden vegetable when it comes to prostate health. Tomatoes are full of lycopene and studies have shown that eating tomatoes or drinking tomato juice may benefit the prostate in many ways. It can not only shrink the prostate, but also slow down the progression of prostate cancer. Other sources of lycopene are grapefruit, apricots, watermelon, etc.
  • #49
    https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19537335/8-steps-prevent-prostate-cancer/
    People who consume more meat and dairy, which can be high in animal fats, may increase their cancer risk, Dr. Wise says. […] Its also been shown that grilled or charred meats can produce carcinogenic chemicals, including heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which can damage DNA and potentially lead to tumor growth from long-term exposure. […] In terms of cancer-fighting foods, Wise says, cruciferous vegetables really seem to keep popping out as the most effective. […] Generally eating more fruits and vegetables, which are full of vitamins and nutrients, could reduce instances of prostate cancer, but research on the subject is limited. […] Isoflavones, a type of plant compound, have been linked to a lower risk for prostate cancer, according to a small review of studies.
  • #50 How to Prevent Prostate Cancer? | Prostate Cancer Prevention | American Cancer Society
    https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html
    It may also be sensible to limit calcium supplements and to not get too much calcium in the diet. […] Some early studies suggested that taking vitamin E or selenium supplements might lower prostate cancer risk. […] But a large study known as the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) found that neither vitamin E nor selenium supplements lowered prostate cancer risk. […] Some drugs might help reduce the risk of prostate cancer. […] Large studies of both of these drugs have tested if they might also be useful in lowering prostate cancer risk. […] When the results were looked at more closely, the men who took these drugs had fewer low-grade prostate cancers, but they had about the same risk of higher-grade prostate cancers, which are more likely to grow and spread. […] Some research suggests that men who take a daily aspirin might have a lower risk of getting and dying from prostate cancer. […] Other drugs and dietary supplements that might help lower prostate cancer risk are now being studied. But so far, no drug or supplement has been found to be helpful in studies large enough for experts to recommend them.
  • #51 Prostate cancer prevention: Ways to reduce your risk – Augusta HealthSearchClose SearchSearch IconSearch IconClose Search IconMobile Menu IconMobile Menu Close IconInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube
    https://www.augustahealth.com/article/prostate-cancer-prevention-ways-to-reduce-your-risk/
    Cut down on dairy […] In some studies, those who ate the most milk, cheese, yogurt and other dairy products each day had the highest risk of prostate cancer. […] Be at a healthy weight […] People who are obese may have a higher risk of prostate cancer. […] Exercise most days of the week […] Most studies of exercise and prostate cancer risk have shown that those who exercise may have a lower risk of prostate cancer than those who don’t. […] Don’t smoke […] But some studies show that people with prostate cancer who smoke have a higher risk of the cancer coming back. […] Talk with your healthcare professional about your risk […] For those with a very high risk of prostate cancer, there may be other ways to lower risk.
  • #52 Prostate Cancer Prevention in New York | Prostate Cancer 911
    https://prostatecancer911.com/introduction/prevention/
    Some research suggests that pomegranate juice or seeds help slow the progression of prostate cancer. Pomegranate is a rich antioxidant-fruit that can help both in the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. […] Research has suggested that there is a link between sugar and cancer. People with high glycemic loads have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. […] The consumption of coffee has a protective effect on prostate cancer risk. Researchers have found that drinking at least 3 cups of Italian-style coffee everyday may reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer by 53%. […] It is already well known that smoking raises the risk of developing many types of cancer, including prostate cancer. Men who smoke have an increased risk of developing an aggressive type of prostate cancer that metastasizes.
  • #53 Prostate Cancer Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention
    https://www.cancercenter.com/cancer-types/prostate-cancer/risk-factors
    Prostate cancer prevention […] Adopting the following healthy habits may help prevent prostate cancer (and cancer in general), research shows. […] Exercise regularly […] Eat a healthy diet to maintain a healthy weight […] Avoid fat from dairy products and red and processed meats […] Avoid sugar-sweetened drinks and highly processed food […] Limit calcium intake to 1,200 milligrams per day […] Eat more healthy fats from fatty fish and olive oil […] Get additional nutrients from tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, soy-based foods and green tea […] Don’t smoke and avoid heavy use of alcohol […] Avoid overdosing on multivitamins […] Avoid vitamin E supplements and folic acid supplements […] Work to control blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels […] Keep stress levels low.
  • #54 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) – NCI
    https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/hp/prostate-prevention-pdq
    Chemoprevention with finasteride and dutasteride reduces the incidence of prostate cancer, but the evidence is inadequate to determine whether chemoprevention with finasteride or dutasteride reduces mortality from prostate cancer. […] The Oncology Drugs Advisory Committee of the FDA examined both finasteride and dutasteride in 2010. Neither agent was recommended for use for chemoprevention of prostate cancer. […] The Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT [NCT00006392]) was a large randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin E and selenium. It showed no reduction in prostate cancer period prevalence, but an increased risk of prostate cancer with vitamin E alone. […] The SELECT (NCT00006392) was a large randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin E and selenium. It showed no reduction in prostate cancer period prevalence, but an increased risk of prostate cancer with vitamin E alone.
  • #55 Prostate cancer prevention: concepts and clinical recommendations | Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases
    https://www.nature.com/articles/pcan201018
    Prevention is an important strategy for limiting prostate cancer morbidity and mortality. […] Two major types of prevention are primary (reduction of incident cases) and tertiary (inhibition of disease progression and recurrence). […] Pharmacological and dietary interventions have potential functions in both the primary and tertiary prevention of prostate cancer. […] Five- reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) reduce the incidence of prostate cancer in both general and higher-risk populations and are currently under study for tertiary prevention in active surveillance and biochemical recurrence patients. […] We recommend consideration of 5-ARIs for prostate cancer prevention in (1) asymptomatic men with a PSA 3.0ngml1 who are undergoing or anticipate undergoing PSA screening for early detection of prostate cancer and (2) asymptomatic men with PSA 2.5 and 10ngml1 and an earlier prostate biopsy negative for cancer. […] Currently, there is neither clinical evidence to support the use of 5-ARIs for tertiary prevention in active surveillance or biochemical recurrence populations, nor micronutrients for prostate cancer prevention of any type.
  • #56 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention – Patient Information [NCI]
    https://www.cham.org/HealthwiseArticle.aspx?id=ncicdr0000062853
    Finasteride and dutasteride […] Taking finasteride or dutasteride has been shown to lower the risk for prostate cancer, but it is not known if these drugs lower the risk of death from prostate cancer. […] The Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT) studied whether the drug finasteride can prevent prostate cancer in healthy men 55 years of age and older. […] The Reduction by Dutasteride of Prostate Cancer Events Trial (REDUCE) studied whether the drug dutasteride can prevent prostate cancer in men aged 50 to 75 years at higher risk for the disease. […] Cancer prevention clinical trials are used to study ways to prevent cancer. […] New ways to prevent prostate cancer are being studied in clinical trials.
  • #57 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) – PDQ Cancer Information Summaries – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK65968/
    The goal of prostate cancer prevention interventions is to reduce the occurrence of prostate cancer, thereby obviating the need for treatment. As the effectiveness of prevention interventions improves, it is expected that the need for treatment will diminish. […] The Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT), a large randomized placebo-controlled trial of finasteride (an inhibitor of alpha-reductase), was performed in 18,882 men aged 55 years or older. At 7 years, the incidence of prostate cancer was 18.4% in the finasteride group versus 24.4% in the placebo group, a relative risk reduction (RRR) of 24.8%. […] Finasteride decreases the risk of prostate cancer but may also alter the detection of disease through effects on prostate-specific antigen (PSA), prostate digital rectal examination (DRE), and decreased prostate volume, creating a detection bias.
  • #58 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) – PDQ Cancer Information Summaries – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK65968/
    The goal of prostate cancer prevention interventions is to reduce the occurrence of prostate cancer, thereby obviating the need for treatment. As the effectiveness of prevention interventions improves, it is expected that the need for treatment will diminish. […] The Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT), a large randomized placebo-controlled trial of finasteride (an inhibitor of alpha-reductase), was performed in 18,882 men aged 55 years or older. At 7 years, the incidence of prostate cancer was 18.4% in the finasteride group versus 24.4% in the placebo group, a relative risk reduction (RRR) of 24.8%. […] Finasteride decreases the risk of prostate cancer but may also alter the detection of disease through effects on prostate-specific antigen (PSA), prostate digital rectal examination (DRE), and decreased prostate volume, creating a detection bias.
  • #59 20-year follow-up data are in: Prostate cancer prevention works; concerns about high-grade disease dismissed – The Cancer Letter
    https://cancerletter.com/the-cancer-letter/20190201_1/
    20-year follow-up data are in: Prostate cancer prevention works; concerns about high-grade disease dismissed […] Prostate cancer is the most common solid tumor in men. […] The potential of prostate cancer prevention became a possibility in the early 1990’s. […] The majority of the results of the PCPT are now in. Seven years of treatment with finasteride reduces the risk of prostate cancer by about 25 percent and that reduced risk is durable with 20 years of follow-up. […] Finasteride also improves urinary symptoms in men with BPH and significantly reduces the need for treatment of BPH or complications of BPH (such as urinary retention). […] Despite significantly fewer cancers in men who receive finasteride, the drug also improves detection of prostate cancer by better performance of PSA testing and of prostate biopsy.
  • #60 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention – Patient Information [NCI] | Kaiser Permanente
    https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.prostate-cancer-prevention-pdq%C2%AE-prevention-patient-information-nci.ncicdr0000062853
    Taking finasteride or dutasteride has been shown to lower the risk for prostate cancer, but it is not known if these drugs lower the risk of death from prostate cancer. […] The Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT) studied whether the drug finasteride can prevent prostate cancer in healthy men 55 years of age and older. This prevention study showed there were fewer prostate cancers in the group of men that took finasteride compared with the group of men that did not. […] The Reduction by Dutasteride of Prostate Cancer Events Trial (REDUCE) studied whether the drug dutasteride can prevent prostate cancer in men aged 50 to 75 years at higher risk for the disease. This prevention study showed there were fewer prostate cancers in the group of men who took dutasteride compared with the group of men that did not.
  • #61 Finasteride can reduce prostate cancer risk long term | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2018/03/reducing-your-risk-of-prostate-cancer.html
    Overall, researchers found men whod taken finasteride had a 21 percent decreased risk of getting prostate cancer over the course of 16 years compared to those who took placebo. […] These findings raise the intriguing possibility that seven years of finasteride can reduce prostate cancer diagnoses over a much longer period than was previously shown, Unger said. Its a low-cost generic drug, with minimal side effects, that can have a benefit that lasts long after men stop taking it.
  • #62 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) – NCI
    https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/hp/prostate-prevention-pdq
    Chemoprevention with finasteride and dutasteride reduces the incidence of prostate cancer, but the evidence is inadequate to determine whether chemoprevention with finasteride or dutasteride reduces mortality from prostate cancer. […] The Oncology Drugs Advisory Committee of the FDA examined both finasteride and dutasteride in 2010. Neither agent was recommended for use for chemoprevention of prostate cancer. […] The Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT [NCT00006392]) was a large randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin E and selenium. It showed no reduction in prostate cancer period prevalence, but an increased risk of prostate cancer with vitamin E alone. […] The SELECT (NCT00006392) was a large randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin E and selenium. It showed no reduction in prostate cancer period prevalence, but an increased risk of prostate cancer with vitamin E alone.
  • #63 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) – NCI
    https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/hp/prostate-prevention-pdq
    Chemoprevention with finasteride and dutasteride reduces the incidence of prostate cancer, but the evidence is inadequate to determine whether chemoprevention with finasteride or dutasteride reduces mortality from prostate cancer. […] The Oncology Drugs Advisory Committee of the FDA examined both finasteride and dutasteride in 2010. Neither agent was recommended for use for chemoprevention of prostate cancer. […] The Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT [NCT00006392]) was a large randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin E and selenium. It showed no reduction in prostate cancer period prevalence, but an increased risk of prostate cancer with vitamin E alone. […] The SELECT (NCT00006392) was a large randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin E and selenium. It showed no reduction in prostate cancer period prevalence, but an increased risk of prostate cancer with vitamin E alone.
  • #64 Prevention | National Cancer Prevention Policy Prostate Cancer | Cancer Council
    https://www.cancer.org.au/about-us/policy-and-advocacy/early-detection/prostate-cancer/prevention
    The causes of prostate cancer are poorly understood and there are no proven prevention measures. […] Evidence on the links between prostate cancer risk and modifiable lifestyle factors is limited, with no conclusive evidence of an association identified by IARC. […] A comprehensive review of the impact of diet and physical activity on cancer by the World Cancer Research Fund in 2018 concluded that there is strong evidence that overweight/obesity is associated with increased risk of prostate cancer. […] Chemoprevention, or the use of natural or synthetic agents to reduce the incidence of cancer in those at increased risk, is being investigated but is not routinely used for prostate cancer. […] The anti-androgen drug finasteride is thought to prevent prostate cancer, but this apparent benefit was limited to less aggressive cancers and it appeared that risk of more aggressive cancers was increased by the drug. […] A trial examining selenium and vitamin E supplementation in healthy men (The SELECT trial) found that these agents did not prevent prostate cancer and that supplementation with vitamin E was associated with a significantly increased risk of prostate cancer of 17%.
  • #65 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) – NCI
    https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/hp/prostate-prevention-pdq
    Chemoprevention with finasteride and dutasteride reduces the incidence of prostate cancer, but the evidence is inadequate to determine whether chemoprevention with finasteride or dutasteride reduces mortality from prostate cancer. […] The Oncology Drugs Advisory Committee of the FDA examined both finasteride and dutasteride in 2010. Neither agent was recommended for use for chemoprevention of prostate cancer. […] The Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT [NCT00006392]) was a large randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin E and selenium. It showed no reduction in prostate cancer period prevalence, but an increased risk of prostate cancer with vitamin E alone. […] The SELECT (NCT00006392) was a large randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin E and selenium. It showed no reduction in prostate cancer period prevalence, but an increased risk of prostate cancer with vitamin E alone.
  • #66 How to Prevent Prostate Cancer? | Prostate Cancer Prevention | American Cancer Society
    https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html
    It may also be sensible to limit calcium supplements and to not get too much calcium in the diet. […] Some early studies suggested that taking vitamin E or selenium supplements might lower prostate cancer risk. […] But a large study known as the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) found that neither vitamin E nor selenium supplements lowered prostate cancer risk. […] Some drugs might help reduce the risk of prostate cancer. […] Large studies of both of these drugs have tested if they might also be useful in lowering prostate cancer risk. […] When the results were looked at more closely, the men who took these drugs had fewer low-grade prostate cancers, but they had about the same risk of higher-grade prostate cancers, which are more likely to grow and spread. […] Some research suggests that men who take a daily aspirin might have a lower risk of getting and dying from prostate cancer. […] Other drugs and dietary supplements that might help lower prostate cancer risk are now being studied. But so far, no drug or supplement has been found to be helpful in studies large enough for experts to recommend them.
  • #67 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention – Patient Information [NCI]
    https://www.cham.org/HealthwiseArticle.aspx?id=ncicdr0000062853
    Race […] Prostate cancer occurs more often in African American men than in White men. African American men with prostate cancer are more likely to die from the disease than White men with prostate cancer. […] Hormones […] The prostate needs male hormones to work the way it should. The main male sex hormone is testosterone. Testosterone helps the body develop and maintain male sex characteristics. […] Testosterone is changed into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by an enzyme in the body. DHT is important for normal prostate growth but can also cause the prostate to get bigger and may play a part in the development of prostate cancer. […] The following protective factors may decrease the risk of prostate cancer: Folate […] A 10-year study showed that the risk of prostate cancer was lower in men who had enough folate in their diets.
  • #68 Prostate Cancer | Cancer Screening and Prevention | Health & Senior Services
    https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/chronic/cancer/prostate-cancer.php
    Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Missouri. […] The most common risk factor for prostate cancer is age. The older a man is, the greater his chance of getting prostate cancer. African-American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer are also at an increased risk for developing the disease. These risk factors (age, race, gender, and family history) cannot be controlled and there is no sure way to prevent prostate cancer; however, there are actions that can be taken to reduce risk of developing this disease. […] A 10-year study showed that the risk of prostate cancer was lower in men who were getting enough folate in their diets. […] Taking finasteride or dutasteride has been shown to lower the risk for prostate cancer, but it is not known if these drugs lower the risk of death from prostate cancer. […] A diet high in dairy foods and calcium may cause a small increase in the risk of prostate cancer. […] The Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) found that vitamin E taken alone increased the risk of prostate cancer. The risk continued even after the men stopped taking vitamin E.
  • #69 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) – NCI
    https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/hp/prostate-prevention-pdq
    While several agents, including alpha-tocopherol, selenium, lycopene, difluoromethylornithine, vitamin D, and isoflavonoids, have shown potential in either clinical or laboratory studies for chemoprevention of prostate cancer. However, the correlations of cancer prevention with these agents are increasingly of concern given the statistically significant increased risk of prostate cancer with alpha-tocopherol in the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) and the lack of preventive effect (actually, a nonsignificant increase in prostate cancer risk) with selenium.
  • #70 Prostate Cancer | Cancer Screening and Prevention | Health & Senior Services
    https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/chronic/cancer/prostate-cancer.php
    Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Missouri. […] The most common risk factor for prostate cancer is age. The older a man is, the greater his chance of getting prostate cancer. African-American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer are also at an increased risk for developing the disease. These risk factors (age, race, gender, and family history) cannot be controlled and there is no sure way to prevent prostate cancer; however, there are actions that can be taken to reduce risk of developing this disease. […] A 10-year study showed that the risk of prostate cancer was lower in men who were getting enough folate in their diets. […] Taking finasteride or dutasteride has been shown to lower the risk for prostate cancer, but it is not known if these drugs lower the risk of death from prostate cancer. […] A diet high in dairy foods and calcium may cause a small increase in the risk of prostate cancer. […] The Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) found that vitamin E taken alone increased the risk of prostate cancer. The risk continued even after the men stopped taking vitamin E.
  • #71 Prostate Cancer Prevention and Screening – Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    https://www.brighamandwomens.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/prevention-and-screening
    Although prostate cancers cannot be prevented, you can reduce your risk by limiting the alcohol you drink, maintaining a healthy weight and diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in fat and dairy and exercising. […] If you are at high risk for prostate cancer, including if you are African American or have a family history of prostate cancer, your doctor may discuss the risks and benefits of taking medication to lower your prostate cancer risk. […] Screening may detect pre-cancerous or early cancerous changes in the prostate in hopes of diagnosing the cancer at an early, more treatable stage. […] High-risk patients may be recommended to begin screening at the age of 40. […] Genetic counseling may be recommended if there is a family history of prostate cancer, especially if the cancer occurred at a young age (under 50) or was an aggressive form of cancer.
  • #72 Prostate Cancer | Prostate Cancer | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/prostate-cancer/index.html
    Talk to your doctor about the benefits and harms of prostate cancer screening. […] Most prostate cancers grow slowly and don’t cause health problems. Talk to your doctor before you get tested for prostate cancer.
  • #73 9 Tips on How to Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer – Baptist Health
    https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/mens-health/9-tips-on-how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-prostate-cancer
    Maintain a healthy weight. Being obese can increase your risk of prostate cancer. If you’re overweight or obese, work to lose weight. Decrease the number of calories you consume each day and increase the amount of exercise you do. […] Discuss screenings with your doctor. The earlier prostate cancer is caught, the more successfully it can be treated. Most prostate cancers are first found during a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and or a digital rectal exam (DRE). Talk to your doctor (starting at age 50) about the pros and cons of these screenings. Decide if screening is the right choice for you. If you’re African-American or have a father or brother who had prostate cancer before age 65, talk with your doctor (starting at age 45). If your risks are higher, men with more than one first-degree relative who had prostate cancer at an early age, talk with your doctor even earlier (starting at age 40). […] The more you do to protect yourself from prostate cancer, the better your odds of avoiding it. Get started today.
  • #74 Effect of health belief model-based educational intervention on prostate cancer prevention; knowledge, practices, and intentions | BMC Cancer | Full Text
    https://bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12885-024-12044-9
    Prostate cancer screening is a crucial preventive element for improving the survival rates of prostate cancer. […] The study findings emphasized the effectiveness of the designed health educational program based on the HBM on PC preventive behaviors, through significantly improving participants knowledge level, perceptions, practices, and intentions to PC screening. […] HBM-based educational programs are highly recommended for prostate cancer preventive health practices among both adult and older adult males.
  • #75 Prostate Cancer Prevention: Here are the Basics | Inspira Health
    https://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org/news/healthy-living/prostate-cancer-prevention-here-are-basics
    Research shows that there may be a connection between people who are overweight or obese and an increased risk of prostate cancer. […] By maintaining a stable weight and getting enough regular exercise, you could reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer. […] If you are concerned about your prostate health, the best step you can take is talking with your health care provider. […] The best routine screening is the one you and your health care provider make together after you’ve discussed all your options. You should start talking to your health care team about getting screened for prostate cancer if you are: At least 40 years old and have one or more first-degree relatives who have had prostate cancer […] 55 years old and at average risk of developing prostate cancer.
  • #76 PCPT Risk Calculator
    https://riskcalc.org/PCPTRC/
    The PCPTRC is applicable for men who are undergoing prostate cancer screening with PSA and DRE as it was derived from a group of men in the PCPT who underwent annual PSA and DRE screening. […] The risk estimate from the calculator does not reflect an endorsement of either PSA or DRE for screening for prostate cancer. […] This calculator is designed to provide a preliminary assessment of risk of prostate cancer if a prostate biopsy is performed. […] No specific level of risk is recommended for prostate biopsy and this decision should be an individual choice based upon a physician-patient relationship.
  • #77 Prostate Cancer | Prostate Cancer | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/prostate-cancer/index.html
    Talk to your doctor about the benefits and harms of prostate cancer screening. […] Most prostate cancers grow slowly and don’t cause health problems. Talk to your doctor before you get tested for prostate cancer.
  • #78 To boost prostate-cancer prevention, doctors get into the game | American Medical Association
    https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/boost-prostate-cancer-prevention-doctors-get-game
    Part of the reasons were using these sporting events is were getting the word out to where the patients are, Dr. Kozlowski said. If they wont come to us, well come to them. […] But attendees of these sporting events dont have to get their blood drawn at the game for this to be meaningful. It goes beyond blood draws. It is about raising further awareness about prostate cancer. […] The screenings are part of team and league initiatives around cancer awareness such as the NFLs Crucial Catch; Intercept Cancer platform and the NHLs Hockey Fights Cancer initiative, which Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is the teams chosen partner to elevate and share the message of how early screening saves lives to fans. […] American Urological Association guidelines state that physicians can begin prostate-cancer screening and offer a baseline PSA test those 4550, and that they should offer screening every two to four years to patients between 5069 years old.
  • #79 20-year follow-up data are in: Prostate cancer prevention works; concerns about high-grade disease dismissed – The Cancer Letter
    https://cancerletter.com/the-cancer-letter/20190201_1/
    Historically, one man in six has been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the U.S. A 25 percent reduction in risk with finasteride would have a profound impact on cancer risk and our nation’s war on cancer. […] Physicians who are ordering PSA testing for men 55 years of age and older should explain these results to patients and offer the opportunity to reduce their risk of prostate cancer with finasteride.
  • #80 Prostate cancer prevention: concepts and clinical recommendations | Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases
    https://www.nature.com/articles/pcan201018
    Prevention is an important strategy for limiting prostate cancer morbidity and mortality. […] Two major types of prevention are primary (reduction of incident cases) and tertiary (inhibition of disease progression and recurrence). […] Pharmacological and dietary interventions have potential functions in both the primary and tertiary prevention of prostate cancer. […] Five- reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) reduce the incidence of prostate cancer in both general and higher-risk populations and are currently under study for tertiary prevention in active surveillance and biochemical recurrence patients. […] We recommend consideration of 5-ARIs for prostate cancer prevention in (1) asymptomatic men with a PSA 3.0ngml1 who are undergoing or anticipate undergoing PSA screening for early detection of prostate cancer and (2) asymptomatic men with PSA 2.5 and 10ngml1 and an earlier prostate biopsy negative for cancer. […] Currently, there is neither clinical evidence to support the use of 5-ARIs for tertiary prevention in active surveillance or biochemical recurrence populations, nor micronutrients for prostate cancer prevention of any type.
  • #81 To boost prostate-cancer prevention, doctors get into the game | American Medical Association
    https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/boost-prostate-cancer-prevention-doctors-get-game
    Guys like sportsso lets start there, said Dr. Kozlowski, who practices at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, which is a member of the AMA Health System Program that provides enterprise solutions to equip leadership, physicians and care teams with resources to help drive the future of medicine. […] Last year, the health system held big screening events with Seattles three major-league teams, the Seahawks, Mariners and Kraken. […] At different sporting events, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health sets up a booth with private curtained rooms, where a physician and their team talk with potential patients about the PSA-based screenings, which involve a simple blood draw. […] The health system team that operates the booths has found a growing number of eligible patients interested in pursuing PSA-based screening after learning about the pros and cons.
  • #82 To boost prostate-cancer prevention, doctors get into the game | American Medical Association
    https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/boost-prostate-cancer-prevention-doctors-get-game
    This is a great opportunity for a health care system to talk about cancer prevention, to talk about early detection of cancer or even prevention of high cholesterol, reducing heart attack risk and diabetes risk, he said. Partnering up with sporting teams or participating in sporting events is a great way to get the word out to the community.
  • #83 Prostate cancer prevention: concepts and clinical recommendations | Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases
    https://www.nature.com/articles/pcan201018
    Prevention is an important strategy for limiting prostate cancer morbidity and mortality. […] Two major types of prevention are primary (reduction of incident cases) and tertiary (inhibition of disease progression and recurrence). […] Pharmacological and dietary interventions have potential functions in both the primary and tertiary prevention of prostate cancer. […] Five- reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) reduce the incidence of prostate cancer in both general and higher-risk populations and are currently under study for tertiary prevention in active surveillance and biochemical recurrence patients. […] We recommend consideration of 5-ARIs for prostate cancer prevention in (1) asymptomatic men with a PSA 3.0ngml1 who are undergoing or anticipate undergoing PSA screening for early detection of prostate cancer and (2) asymptomatic men with PSA 2.5 and 10ngml1 and an earlier prostate biopsy negative for cancer. […] Currently, there is neither clinical evidence to support the use of 5-ARIs for tertiary prevention in active surveillance or biochemical recurrence populations, nor micronutrients for prostate cancer prevention of any type.
  • #84 Prostate Cancer | Prostate Cancer | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/prostate-cancer/index.html
    Talk to your doctor about the benefits and harms of prostate cancer screening. […] Most prostate cancers grow slowly and don’t cause health problems. Talk to your doctor before you get tested for prostate cancer.
  • #85 Effect of health belief model-based educational intervention on prostate cancer prevention; knowledge, practices, and intentions | BMC Cancer | Full Text
    https://bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12885-024-12044-9
    Prostate cancer screening is a crucial preventive element for improving the survival rates of prostate cancer. […] The study findings emphasized the effectiveness of the designed health educational program based on the HBM on PC preventive behaviors, through significantly improving participants knowledge level, perceptions, practices, and intentions to PC screening. […] HBM-based educational programs are highly recommended for prostate cancer preventive health practices among both adult and older adult males.
  • #86 20-year follow-up data are in: Prostate cancer prevention works; concerns about high-grade disease dismissed – The Cancer Letter
    https://cancerletter.com/the-cancer-letter/20190201_1/
    Historically, one man in six has been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the U.S. A 25 percent reduction in risk with finasteride would have a profound impact on cancer risk and our nation’s war on cancer. […] Physicians who are ordering PSA testing for men 55 years of age and older should explain these results to patients and offer the opportunity to reduce their risk of prostate cancer with finasteride.
  • #87 A Guide To Prostate Cancer Prevention | Franciscan Health
    https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/prostate-cancer-prevention
    Of all the lifestyle habits these men adopted, exercise seemed most important, followed by maintaining a healthy weight. So, to reduce your risk, it’s important to embrace an active, health-conscious lifestyle, exercise regularly, eat wisely and keep tabs on your weight. These choices help reduce your risk and enhance your overall quality of life. […] With more than 200,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in the U.S., the need for prevention has never been greater. You can safeguard your health by embracing healthy lifestyle choices, committing to regular conversations with your provider, and staying informed about the risk factors. These actions also make you part of a community of men dedicated to beating the odds.
  • #88 A Guide To Prostate Cancer Prevention | Franciscan Health
    https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/prostate-cancer-prevention
    Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men in the United States, after skin cancer. […] The good news? Making smart choices in how we live can make a difference in reducing the risk of prostate cancer. More men today are doing what they can to prevent the disease. They’re getting active, eating better and getting regular check-ups with their provider. […] By understanding these risk factors, men can take proactive steps toward reducing their prostate cancer risk. […] Researchers found that among men at increased genetic risk of prostate cancer, the men who maintained a healthy lifestyle were much less likely to die of the disease over nearly three decades. […] While genetics plays a significant role in determining risk levels, a study published in the journal European Urology offered a hopeful message. Lifestyle changes, it found, can tilt the survival odds in your favor, even for those with a family history of prostate cancer.
  • #89 How to Prevent Prostate Cancer? | Prostate Cancer Prevention | American Cancer Society
    https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html
    There is no sure way to prevent prostate cancer. Many prostate cancer risk factors, such as age, race, and family history, cant be controlled. But there are some things you can do that might lower your risk of prostate cancer. […] The effects of body weight, physical activity, and diet on prostate cancer risk arent completely clear, but there are things you can do that might lower your risk. […] Some studies have found that men with excess body weight have a higher risk of developing advanced prostate cancer or prostate cancer that is more likely to be fatal. […] Although not all studies agree, several have found a higher risk of prostate cancer in men whose diets are high in dairy products and calcium. […] For now, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce the risk of prostate cancer is to: Get to and stay at a healthy weight. Be physically active. Follow a healthy eating pattern, which includes a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables and whole grains, and avoids or limits red and processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, and highly processed foods.
  • #90
    https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19537335/8-steps-prevent-prostate-cancer/
    A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that men lowered their risk for prostate cancer when they increased their cardiorespiratory fitness, which is the capacity of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen to muscles. […] Regular exercise, in itself, can lower your risk for prostate cancer and also help you maintain a healthy weight, which may also improve your risk levels, Dr. Feng says. […] Smoking is not just linked to lung cancer. It’s also linked to prostate cancer, Dr. Wise says. A review of studies published in 2023 suggested that smoking was associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, and smokers had a 42 percent higher risk of death from the cancer compared to non-smokers. […] Some studies have suggested that saturated fats and animal fats are associated with an increased prostate cancer risk.
  • #91 Prostate Cancer Prevention: Here are the Basics | Inspira Health
    https://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org/news/healthy-living/prostate-cancer-prevention-here-are-basics
    Research shows that there may be a connection between people who are overweight or obese and an increased risk of prostate cancer. […] By maintaining a stable weight and getting enough regular exercise, you could reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer. […] If you are concerned about your prostate health, the best step you can take is talking with your health care provider. […] The best routine screening is the one you and your health care provider make together after you’ve discussed all your options. You should start talking to your health care team about getting screened for prostate cancer if you are: At least 40 years old and have one or more first-degree relatives who have had prostate cancer […] 55 years old and at average risk of developing prostate cancer.
  • #92 Prostate Cancer | Prostate Cancer | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/prostate-cancer/index.html
    Talk to your doctor about the benefits and harms of prostate cancer screening. […] Most prostate cancers grow slowly and don’t cause health problems. Talk to your doctor before you get tested for prostate cancer.
  • #93 Chemoprevention strategies in prostate cancer – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/chemoprevention-strategies-in-prostate-cancer
    Chemoprevention strategies in prostate cancer […] The high incidence of prostate cancer, its associated morbidity and mortality, the complications associated with its treatment, and a partial understanding of its biologic basis have led to a focus on chemoprevention strategies. […] The rationale for chemoprevention, the results with 5-AR inhibitors, and the more limited data with other approaches are presented here.
  • #94 Prostate Cancer Prevention | SpringerLink
    https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-15935-1_17
    Prostate cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality for American men. Hence, it is essential to understand the factors that could be helpful in preventing it. […] Currently available diagnostic modalities are unable to reliably distinguish between aggressive and indolent disease. Hence, efforts need to be made to understand the factor associated with secondary and tertiary prevention of prostate cancer. […] This chapter systematically reviews literature starting with the changing guidelines, the modifiable risk factors for prostate cancer prevention, factors affecting prostate cancer survivorship, novel avenues for prostate cancer prevention, and finishing with themes to be addressed in the future that could be instrumental in preventing prostate cancer.
  • #95 Prostate Cancer Prevention – Life Extension
    https://www.lifeextension.com/protocols/cancer/prostate-cancer-prevention?srsltid=AfmBOoor_newdEpk_4ZCa_UzX3YAgM0TaJuHlOlc2yUs5ZyT_nEKIlLP
    The hard statistics showing more than 238,000 newly-diagnosed prostate cancer cases annually proves otherwise. […] The protocol provides comprehensive approaches for the prevention of prostate cancer, including a comprehensive overview demonstrating the prostate cancer prevention benefits in response to Avodart and finasteride. […] A remarkable new study has validated a method to slow prostate cancer progression that was long ago recommended to Life Extension customers. […] The study reported at the ASCO conference was an exploration of the role of four polyphenol-rich foods with known anti-cancer properties. […] The components, pomegranate, green tea, turmeric, and broccoli, have all independently been shown to have protective effects on prostate tissue; a new study demonstrates that they can work together in concert to slow the disease in men who already have prostate cancer.
  • #96 Prostate Cancer Prevention – Life Extension
    https://www.lifeextension.com/protocols/cancer/prostate-cancer-prevention?srsltid=AfmBOoor_newdEpk_4ZCa_UzX3YAgM0TaJuHlOlc2yUs5ZyT_nEKIlLP
    Prostate cancer becomes a killer when it invades or metastasizes; prior to those events it can be detected and successfully treated. […] A new pill containing concentrated forms of four functional foods has now been shown to significantly slow the rise of PSA, the major marker of prostate cancer progression.
  • #97 How to Prevent Prostate Cancer? | Prostate Cancer Prevention | American Cancer Society
    https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html
    It may also be sensible to limit calcium supplements and to not get too much calcium in the diet. […] Some early studies suggested that taking vitamin E or selenium supplements might lower prostate cancer risk. […] But a large study known as the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) found that neither vitamin E nor selenium supplements lowered prostate cancer risk. […] Some drugs might help reduce the risk of prostate cancer. […] Large studies of both of these drugs have tested if they might also be useful in lowering prostate cancer risk. […] When the results were looked at more closely, the men who took these drugs had fewer low-grade prostate cancers, but they had about the same risk of higher-grade prostate cancers, which are more likely to grow and spread. […] Some research suggests that men who take a daily aspirin might have a lower risk of getting and dying from prostate cancer. […] Other drugs and dietary supplements that might help lower prostate cancer risk are now being studied. But so far, no drug or supplement has been found to be helpful in studies large enough for experts to recommend them.
  • #98 Prostate Cancer: Preventing Recurrence
    https://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-recurrence-prevention
    If you have recovered from prostate cancer, experts say you should follow a cancer-prevention diet that’s high in nutrients and includes: […] Research finds the fiber from whole grains could help prevent cancer. […] Routine exercise is good for your overall health and may stop prostate cancer from returning. […] Certain medicines may help you stay cancer-free, studies show. Among them: […] Researchers are studying cholesterol-lowering statins to see if they can stop some cancers from returning, including prostate cancer. […] Research suggests that aspirin also lowers your chances of cancer coming back. […] Doctors typically use them to treat breast cancer, but these drugs may also stop prostate cancer from coming back.
  • #99 Prostate Cancer: Preventing Recurrence
    https://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-recurrence-prevention
    If you have recovered from prostate cancer, experts say you should follow a cancer-prevention diet that’s high in nutrients and includes: […] Research finds the fiber from whole grains could help prevent cancer. […] Routine exercise is good for your overall health and may stop prostate cancer from returning. […] Certain medicines may help you stay cancer-free, studies show. Among them: […] Researchers are studying cholesterol-lowering statins to see if they can stop some cancers from returning, including prostate cancer. […] Research suggests that aspirin also lowers your chances of cancer coming back. […] Doctors typically use them to treat breast cancer, but these drugs may also stop prostate cancer from coming back.
  • #100 Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention – Patient Information [NCI]
    https://www.cham.org/HealthwiseArticle.aspx?id=ncicdr0000062853
    Finasteride and dutasteride […] Taking finasteride or dutasteride has been shown to lower the risk for prostate cancer, but it is not known if these drugs lower the risk of death from prostate cancer. […] The Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT) studied whether the drug finasteride can prevent prostate cancer in healthy men 55 years of age and older. […] The Reduction by Dutasteride of Prostate Cancer Events Trial (REDUCE) studied whether the drug dutasteride can prevent prostate cancer in men aged 50 to 75 years at higher risk for the disease. […] Cancer prevention clinical trials are used to study ways to prevent cancer. […] New ways to prevent prostate cancer are being studied in clinical trials.
  • #101 Prostate Cancer Prevention | ACPM
    https://www.acpm.org/initiatives/prostate-cancer-prevention/
    For men in North America, prostate cancer is the most common cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. […] The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is furthering the discussions around standardizing prostate cancer screening and prevention guidelines. […] Effective prevention, early detection and right-sized treatment responses can help reduce the burden of prostate cancer on health systems and help patients lead healthier lives. […] View the latest resources on prostate cancer prevention, including information on early screening for prostate cancer, and other decision aids, as well as studies with modern guidance for physicians and their patients. […] Become a member and join a community of more than 2000 physicians dedicated to the prevention of prostate cancer and other diseases.
  • #102 A Guide To Prostate Cancer Prevention | Franciscan Health
    https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/prostate-cancer-prevention
    Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men in the United States, after skin cancer. […] The good news? Making smart choices in how we live can make a difference in reducing the risk of prostate cancer. More men today are doing what they can to prevent the disease. They’re getting active, eating better and getting regular check-ups with their provider. […] By understanding these risk factors, men can take proactive steps toward reducing their prostate cancer risk. […] Researchers found that among men at increased genetic risk of prostate cancer, the men who maintained a healthy lifestyle were much less likely to die of the disease over nearly three decades. […] While genetics plays a significant role in determining risk levels, a study published in the journal European Urology offered a hopeful message. Lifestyle changes, it found, can tilt the survival odds in your favor, even for those with a family history of prostate cancer.
  • #103 20-year follow-up data are in: Prostate cancer prevention works; concerns about high-grade disease dismissed – The Cancer Letter
    https://cancerletter.com/the-cancer-letter/20190201_1/
    20-year follow-up data are in: Prostate cancer prevention works; concerns about high-grade disease dismissed […] Prostate cancer is the most common solid tumor in men. […] The potential of prostate cancer prevention became a possibility in the early 1990’s. […] The majority of the results of the PCPT are now in. Seven years of treatment with finasteride reduces the risk of prostate cancer by about 25 percent and that reduced risk is durable with 20 years of follow-up. […] Finasteride also improves urinary symptoms in men with BPH and significantly reduces the need for treatment of BPH or complications of BPH (such as urinary retention). […] Despite significantly fewer cancers in men who receive finasteride, the drug also improves detection of prostate cancer by better performance of PSA testing and of prostate biopsy.
  • #104 Explore Prostate Cancer Prevention Risk factors and Prevention Measures at HCG Oncology
    https://www.hcgoncology.com/types-of-cancers/prostate-cancer-prevention/
    Consuming a balanced diet that comprises whole grains, pulses, vegetables, and fruits is important as it helps improve immunity, reduce oxidative stress, promote overall well-being, and eventually lower prostate cancer risk in men. […] Chemoprevention involves the use of specific drugs or supplements to reduce prostate cancer. Chemoprevention is a potential prostate cancer prevention measure among high-risk individuals. […] Learning about different risk factors associated with prostate cancer and following appropriate prostate cancer prevention measures can help men reduce their prostate cancer risk significantly. Having healthy lifestyle habits and undergoing regular screening play a key role in reducing prostate cancer risk in men. […] It is not possible to prevent or avoid prostate cancer completely; nonetheless, it is possible to reduce its risk with the help of certain preventive measures:
  • #105 How to Prevent Prostate Cancer? | Prostate Cancer Prevention | American Cancer Society
    https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html
    There is no sure way to prevent prostate cancer. Many prostate cancer risk factors, such as age, race, and family history, cant be controlled. But there are some things you can do that might lower your risk of prostate cancer. […] The effects of body weight, physical activity, and diet on prostate cancer risk arent completely clear, but there are things you can do that might lower your risk. […] Some studies have found that men with excess body weight have a higher risk of developing advanced prostate cancer or prostate cancer that is more likely to be fatal. […] Although not all studies agree, several have found a higher risk of prostate cancer in men whose diets are high in dairy products and calcium. […] For now, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce the risk of prostate cancer is to: Get to and stay at a healthy weight. Be physically active. Follow a healthy eating pattern, which includes a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables and whole grains, and avoids or limits red and processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, and highly processed foods.
  • #106 A Guide To Prostate Cancer Prevention | Franciscan Health
    https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/prostate-cancer-prevention
    Of all the lifestyle habits these men adopted, exercise seemed most important, followed by maintaining a healthy weight. So, to reduce your risk, it’s important to embrace an active, health-conscious lifestyle, exercise regularly, eat wisely and keep tabs on your weight. These choices help reduce your risk and enhance your overall quality of life. […] With more than 200,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in the U.S., the need for prevention has never been greater. You can safeguard your health by embracing healthy lifestyle choices, committing to regular conversations with your provider, and staying informed about the risk factors. These actions also make you part of a community of men dedicated to beating the odds.
  • #107 Explore Prostate Cancer Prevention Risk factors and Prevention Measures at HCG Oncology
    https://www.hcgoncology.com/types-of-cancers/prostate-cancer-prevention/
    Consuming a balanced diet, exercising regularly, refraining from tobacco and alcohol, undergoing prostate cancer screening, limiting exposure to harmful chemicals. […] There is no known way to avoid prostate cancer completely. However, certain measures like practicing a healthy lifestyle, refraining from tobacco and alcohol consumption, and undergoing regular screening can help reduce the risks of prostate cancer.