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Causes of Prostate Cancer

The prostate is a gland found only in men, which lies just below the bladder. The tube through which urine flows from the bladder when you pass water goes first through the prostate gland then out through the penis. The prostate gland can become enlarged in many men as they get older which then causes difficulty with urination.

We are building a series of articles on the causes of prostate cancer which begin below.


Causes of prostate cancer?


The cause of prostate cancer is not known. What is known is the characteristics of those men who tend to develop prostate problems. These are known as “risk factors” i.e. men with these characteristics are at greater risk of developing the cancer. However it is important to realise that ALL men are at risk of prostate cancer and even young men who have no history of cancer in their family can develop prostate cancer.

 

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Causes of Prostate Cancer through diet


The causes of prostate cancer remain a mystery however it has been established that five main factors influence the probability of a man developing the disease. Simply put these factors are:
• Age
• Hormones
• Race
• Diet
• Genetics
This page concentrates on diet and how it is related to the development of prostate cancer.

 

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