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Prostate Cancer Prevention

If you are at risk for prostate cancer? According to the American Cancer Society one out of six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. If you are over 40, have a family history of prostate cancer and/or are African-American you are at an even greater risk. Prostate cancer prevention is vitally important to men who have undergone prostate cancer therapy already, as recurrence rates are very high. The Cancer Treatment Centers of America want you to know that there are steps you can take for prostate cancer prevention.

Understand that preventative measures are in no way a replacement for yearly screening. Even individuals with otherwise impeccable health are subject to prostate cancer. However, there are measures you can take:

1. Studies in cancer have repeatedly emphasized the importance of antioxidants in preventing cancer. The same is true for prostate cancer prevention. Support your bodies natural immune system by eating fresh fruits and vegetables every day.
2. It should be noted that countries with high fat diets also have the highest rates of prostate cancer. Eating less red meat is a good way to cut  back on saturated fat.
3. Try replacing a few weekly servings of red meat with salmon, herring or mackerel-- all high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce your risk for prostate cancer.
4. Soybeans have been indicated a contributing factor in prostate cancer prevention. Asians are among the lowest at risk for prostate cancer. Is is hypothesized that this may be due to a diet high in soy protein. Soybeans contain phytoestrogens. These plant based chemicals have an effect like the hormone estrogen in the human body, and may hold prostate cancer at bay.
5. Smoking and heavy alcohol consumption are never a good idea. While the clinical studies on the impact of smoking in prostate cancer prevention is inconclusive, it certainly effects your bodies ability to heal itself. A sickened body will be less able to defend itself from cancerous cells. Heavy drinking has been shown to increase the risk for prostate cancer.

If you or a loved one are diagnosed with prostate cancer and are in need of a prostate cancer clinic, or if you have additional questions about prostate cancer treatments, give our CTCA Oncology Information Specialists a call. We are always willing to help.