Prostate Cancer is the number one killer of men over 45 years of age. Even though there have been many new advances in education and public awareness about this disease, most men still do not know how to reduce their risk.
There are a number of ways that men can reassure themselves however.
Here is a list of facts and suggestions collated from a number of sources that you should know about.
An incredible 1 out of every 6 men will get prostate cancer. It is that common. There is no need to feel embarrassed. You need to get a diagnoses as quickly as possible.
It is almost certain that quick action will lead to successful recovery. The sooner you visit your doctor and get referred to a Urologist the better your chances of successful treatment.
New drug trials for prostate cancer are underway thanks to the discover in 2002 of the gene responsible for the spread of prostate cancer. This gene is still being studied with the hope of producing new drugs that target this gene. For now, Chemotherapy is the current form of treatment.
The best way to avoid cancer is through a proper diet.
1. Dairy products should be eliminated and replaced by soy. Just a couple of glasses of soy milk a day can have dramatic effects.
2. Eat tomatoes. Tomatoes contain the cancer fighting compound lyocopene. One tomato will give you 4 mg of lycopene a day. One 8-ounce glass of tomato juice will give you 25 mg of lycopene a day.
3. Eat fruits and vegetables. Pumpkins, beans, and spinach are also good.
4. Garlic, which seems to pop up in every preventative healthy diet plan is also recommended as it contains allicin, which decreases the proliferation of cancer cells.
5. Eat broccoli. Broccoli contains selenium.
6. You should have less seasonings including salt. Salt and seasonings have been linked to cancer.
7. Drink green tea. Drink green tea every day.
Following these simply changes to your diet will dramatically reduce your chance of dying from prostate cancer. - 30533
There are a number of ways that men can reassure themselves however.
Here is a list of facts and suggestions collated from a number of sources that you should know about.
An incredible 1 out of every 6 men will get prostate cancer. It is that common. There is no need to feel embarrassed. You need to get a diagnoses as quickly as possible.
It is almost certain that quick action will lead to successful recovery. The sooner you visit your doctor and get referred to a Urologist the better your chances of successful treatment.
New drug trials for prostate cancer are underway thanks to the discover in 2002 of the gene responsible for the spread of prostate cancer. This gene is still being studied with the hope of producing new drugs that target this gene. For now, Chemotherapy is the current form of treatment.
The best way to avoid cancer is through a proper diet.
1. Dairy products should be eliminated and replaced by soy. Just a couple of glasses of soy milk a day can have dramatic effects.
2. Eat tomatoes. Tomatoes contain the cancer fighting compound lyocopene. One tomato will give you 4 mg of lycopene a day. One 8-ounce glass of tomato juice will give you 25 mg of lycopene a day.
3. Eat fruits and vegetables. Pumpkins, beans, and spinach are also good.
4. Garlic, which seems to pop up in every preventative healthy diet plan is also recommended as it contains allicin, which decreases the proliferation of cancer cells.
5. Eat broccoli. Broccoli contains selenium.
6. You should have less seasonings including salt. Salt and seasonings have been linked to cancer.
7. Drink green tea. Drink green tea every day.
Following these simply changes to your diet will dramatically reduce your chance of dying from prostate cancer. - 30533
