A review of data concerning 73,668 male military veterans revealed smoking is associated with a 15% increased risk for prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, October 2019 … [Read more...]
Radiation for Prostate Cancer May Carry Other Risks
An analysis of 21 studies has found that radiation treatment for prostate cancer may place men at a slight increased risk for other cancers such as bladder, colon, and rectal cancers. Oncologist Dr. Anthony Zietman writes, "[The study] confirms our … [Read more...]
Increases Survival Odds for Men with Prostate Cancer
The American Cancer Society reports that 1 in 38 American men will die from prostate cancer. A new study that followed 830 prostate cancer patients for over 15 years found that those men who were physically active both pre- and post-diagnosis had a … [Read more...]
Diet: Red and Processed Meat
Meat consumption increases the risk of prostate cancer. Men who consumed the most red meat had a 30% increased risk of cancer. Processed red meat was associated with a 10% increased risk of prostate cancer with every 10 grams (about one-third of an … [Read more...]