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Monday 31 October 2022
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, the first day of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, is the most common type of cancer among men around the world.
In the following lines, “Conselto” reviews prostate cancer risk factors, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Prostate cancer risk factors
1- age
Age is a factor that controls the chances of developing prostate cancer, as men under the age of 40 rarely develop it, but the risk of developing it increases after the age of 50.
At age 65 and older, 6 out of 10 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer.
2- family history
Prostate cancer is included in the list of hereditary diseases, as the chances of exposure to it more than double in men who belong to families, in which one or more members of the first degree, such as a father or brother, have been diagnosed before.
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3- Genetic changes
There is a possibility that inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, which cause breast and ovarian cancer in women, increase the risk of prostate cancer in men.
Prostate cancer caused by the genetic defect is linked to hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer, also known as Lynch syndrome.
4- Calcium-rich diet
Despite the importance of calcium for the health of the body, but some studies have shown that there is a relationship between eating more foods rich in it or its nutritional supplements and a higher risk of prostate cancer.
Therefore, natural sources of calcium, such as dairy products, should be eaten in moderation, with the need to consult a doctor before taking his supplement tablets, to determine the appropriate dose.
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5- Obese
Prostate cancer is a complication caused by being overweight. In some studies, researchers have found that obese men are more likely to develop and die of it.
Therefore, the weight must be kept from increasing, and in cases of obesity, it is necessary to follow a low-calorie diet and regular exercise, to reduce the body mass index.
7- Smoking
Some research has linked smoking to an increased risk of dying from prostate cancer, however, this finding still needs more studies, to confirm its validity.
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7- Prostatitis
Some studies have revealed that prostatitis may progress to cancer, if left untreated. In contrast, studies have not found a link between both diseases.
8- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Certain sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, may increase the risk of prostate cancer because they can lead to prostatitis.
9- Vasectomy
Some studies have found that men who have had a vasectomy for birth control have a slightly increased risk of prostate cancer.
In other studies, researchers did not report any relationship between prostate cancer and vasectomy.
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