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Prostate cancer is cancer in the prostate gland. This is caused by a mutated cell rapidly reproducing in this gland. The prostate gland is in the male reproductive system that makes most of the semen that carries the sperm. Therefore this cancer only develops in men.

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you can detect this cancer early by doing a blood test to measure PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) along with a physical examination by a doctor and to confirm a diagnosis a biopsy is needed.

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This cancer only affects males primarily over 40. 30% of men over 50 already have prostate cancer and 80% of men 70 and over have prostate cancer.
The average age at diagnosis is 70.

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Men over 40 years old are more likely to get it, family history/genetics, poor diet, lack of exercise and obesity are other factors as well. This type of cancer is generally slow to progress and is more prevalent with age. Aggressive forms can occur at any age but are rare.

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Different lifestyles may influence this either way but there is no evidence to suggest that lifestyle alone can cause or prevent this cancer. However, exposure to carcinogens, stress, a poor diet and lack of exercise can certainly increase the risk and negatively impact the immune system.

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There are a couple ways that you can treat this cancer. Option 1, you can get surgery. This surgery is called radical prostatectomy and in this surgery, the surgeon removes the entire prostate gland and surrounding tissue, including the seminal vesicles. Option 2, Vaccine treatment. This vaccine helps boost the immune system to help it attack prostate cancer cells. Option 3, Cryotherapy. Cryotherapy is the use of very cold temperatures to try and kill the prostate cancer sells. Option 4, radiation therapy to shrink the prostate and destroy cancerous cells.

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1 in 6 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer

African American men are more likely to develop this cancer

Men whose mothers or sisters have developed breast cancer are also at increased risk of developing this cancer

When detected early treatment is highly effective

In many cases the slow progressing form of this cancer can be managed well conservatively (No surgery)

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In the early stages of this cancer there are often no signs or symptoms but as the cancer progress the symptoms can be

Inconsistent flow of urine when emptying bladder

Increased urinary frequency or urge

Painful urination

Blood in urine

Back or abdominal pain

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Although the exact role of diet is not perfectly clear, research suggests that a diet high in red meat and high fat dairy that is low in good fiber/vegetables can increase the risk of this cancer. However, obesity in general seems to be the greatest risk factor here. The recommended diet to help lower the risk includes low fat foods and a good variety of fruits and vegetables.