Article Summary
- Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer affecting men. It is also the second leading cause of death from cancer in men. Prostate cancer has a nearly 90% survival rate after diagnosis, however.
- In some men the prostate grows bigger as they grow older, squeezing the urethra (the tube that carries urine & semen out of a man’s body). Eventually the urethra may collapse, making it more difficult to pass urine. This condition is known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
- BPH does NOT cause prostate cancer. Prostate cancer develops when gland cells in the prostate begin to grow uncontrollably. Typical symptoms of prostate cancer include:
- Frequent urination
- Difficulty in starting or continuing urination
- Weak urine flow
- Blood in urine or semen
- Painful or burning urination
- Some combination of all these
- Prostate cancer is said to have become “metastatic” or “metastasized” when it spreads to other parts of the body from the prostate. Prostate cancer cells prefer to metastasize to lymph nodes, ribs, pelvic bones, and spine, although they may also spread to the liver or lungs.
- Approximately 50% of men diagnosed with local prostate cancer will develop metastatic cancer during their lifetime. However, this cancer responds to treatment even after metastasis. The key is to catch prostate cancer early and manage it well.
- There is no clear evidence that either PSA testing or a digital rectal exam reduces the risk of death from prostate cancer – or that the benefits are greater than the harms of screening.
- A growing school of thought believes that a healthy diet, proper nutrition, and an active, healthy lifestyle may help to lower prostate cancer risk significantly
- Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a higher risk of developing up to 14 types of cancer – including prostate cancer – as well as many other serious diseases.
- While there is no clear cut evidence for the role of vitamin E in determining prostate cancer risk, supplementation may lower risk and provide some protection against more aggressive forms of prostate cancer. In any case, ensure you’re are not deficient in vitamin E.
- Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) has been shown to activate so-called “natural killer cells,” indicating that it may be able to boost immune system activity against cancer cells.
Full article: https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/prostate-cancer-part-1/