The Deadly Cancer No One Talks About

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What Causes Prostate Cancer?

No one is quite sure what the direct cause of prostate cancer is. However, it is interesting to note that those who eat a healthy diet with plenty of raw fruits and vegetables, fish, and very little red meat have lower rates than those who eat the typical Western diet.  Also, studies show that those who ejaculate more frequently have a lower rate of developing this cancer than men who are more celibate. This is a good excuse to have sex more often!

It’s also good to note that an enlarged prostate is not necessarily a sure sign of cancer. Some men experience something called hyperplasia, which is a common and less dangerous problem with prostate than cancer.

 

SEE ALSO: Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer

 

You should have your doctor test you every few years for PSA, which is prostate specific antigen, easily found through a blood test. A PSA blood test will look for a specific protein produced by the prostate that tends to be higher when cancer is forming.

If your PSA count is higher than normal your doctor will probably want to do a biopsy to determine if your prostate has developed cancer.

Be sure to read our article “Top 12 Herbs that Keep Your Prostate Healthy and Fight Cancer” so you can take steps to keep your prostate as healthy as possible.

References:

Cancer.org

Mayoclinic.org

Webmd.com

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