Prostate Cancer Information

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, apart from skin cancer. After lung cancer, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death among men.
In this year, around 234,500 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the US. In 2006, approximately 27,300 men will die from prostate cancer in the US alone. One in every 8 Canadian men will develop the disease, and one in 3 will die from it.
Every man is at risk for prostate cancer. Black men have about a 60% higher incidence rate of prostate cancer than white men, and almost a two-fold higher mortality rate than white men.
Men most at risk include:
- Men over age 40- North American and European origin- Diets with a high fat intake- History of the disease in the family.
The disease takes a long time to develop, and can be easily treated, if detected in its early stages. Prostate cancer can take up to eight to ten years to spread and become life threatening.
There are no specific prostate cancer symptoms, but some potential signs include:
- Frequent, difficult and painful urination- Blood or pus in the urine- Pain the in the lower back, pelvic area, or upper thighs- Painful ejaculation
When speaking about medical options, doctors typically offer patients two choices: radiation therapy or surgery to remove prostate gland.
Studies show that that adding the following to your diet can help reduce the risk of prostate cancer:
- Vitamin E- Vitamin C- Tomato juice- Selenium- Garlic
Here are 5 foods that can help prevent prostate cancer:
1. Black, pinto, small red and kidney beans.2. Tomatoes, watermelon and pink grapefruit.3. Sweet potatoes, carrots and cantaloupe.4. Broccoli, kale and cauliflower.5. Soy milk.