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You might not hear about it much, but prostate problems are may boost your chances of being diagnosed with a more
common, especially as people age. They can have a variety of aggressive prostate tumor. In part, this may be because too many
causes, not just cancer. That’s why it’s important for every man pounds increases levels of certain hormones and causes chronic
to know the signs of a prostate problem – and know when to inflammation, both of which can promote cancer growth,
get help. according to the American Institute for Cancer Research.
According to the National Institute on Aging, a problem with Eating healthy and exercising regularly can help you reach
the prostate can cause a range of symptoms, including: and maintain a healthy weight. Exercising also helps reduce
• Frequent urination, especially at night. inflammation—that’s another way it may help provide prostate
• Trouble starting the flow of urine. cancer protection.
• A weak or interrupted urine stream.
• A sudden and urgent need to urinate. 3. Talk with your doctor about medicines. Studies suggest that
• Dribbling after you stop urinating. finasteride and dutasteride may help reduce a man’s risk of prostate
• Pain during urination or ejaculation. cancer by up to 25%. These drugs lower male hormone levels.
• Blood in your urine or semen.
• Fever or chills along with some of the previous symptoms. However, these medications can cause sexual side effects. And
• Back, hip or pelvis pain. they’re not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for
prostate cancer prevention.
While there’s no surefire way to prevent prostate cancer, research
suggests that risk for the disease may be affected by lifestyle habits If you want to learn more about these medicines, you should
and certain medicines. discuss the potential risks and benefits with your doctor.
If you’re concerned about getting prostate cancer as you get older, The Big Picture
talking with your doctor about your risk is a good way to protect There’s no guarantee that any of the steps listed above will prevent
yourself. But that may not be all that you can do. Check out the prostate cancer. Also, the most important risk factors – being older
following steps that may offer some prostate cancer protection. than 50, being African American or having a family history of the
Some of these things could help keep you healthy in other ways too. disease – can’t be controlled.
1. Improve your diet. While research hasn’t unequivocally proved But you may want to discuss some of these ideas with your doctor
the role of diet in prostate cancer risk, some evidence suggests that and learn the potential signs of prostate cancer, such as frequent or
diets high in fat may be a factor. That may be particularly true if the difficult urination.
fat comes from animal sources.
Learn more at our website, capefearvalley.com/urology.
For cancer protection in general, the American Cancer Society
(ACS) suggests limiting fats from red meat, particularly high-fat
and processed meats, and focusing on more plant foods – including
a variety of fruits and vegetables.
2. Watch your weight and stay active. An unhealthy weight
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