Which is the Safest Treatment For Prostate Cancer?

By Sarah Leah

You should always consult with a medical professional on all of your options, as well as the costs and benefits of each choice. Studies have shown that supplements such as palmetto, as well as vitamins C, D and E are effective in boosting your body's natural strength.

A cohort study just published in mid 2005 by the American Journal of Nutrition showed that men with the highest dietary intake of dairy foods were 2.2 times more likely to develop prostate cancer than men with the lowest dietary intake of dairy foods. The same study referenced above showed a 2.2 times increase in prostate cancer risk for men with the highest dietary calcium intake over those with the lowest. This came as quite a shock, since the USDA recommends a minimum of 1200mg of daily calcium for men over 50, and 1000mg for men aged 19 to 50.

Studies concerning green tea and prostate cancer have been very promising. It may also reduce your risk of heart disease, the other big killer. Just take acne, as an example. In newly diagnosed cases of acne, doctors have seen low blood levels of the common vitamins A and E. Studies in Canada and more recently in the US have shown that mass produced fruits, vegetables, berries and grains are not as nutrient-rich as they were just 50 years ago.

I have seen many patients following a prostatectomy who are very distressed by their inability to resume normal intimacy. It would seem that we need to do more to understand patients and their preferences when they are choosing treatment for prostate cancer and offer them a wider range of options to meet their needs. This has been understood to be the safest way of eradicating cancer but causes impotency.

About 80 percent of men who reach the age of 80 have prostate cancer. The prostate gland is located directly beneath the bladder and in front of the rectum. The male hormone testosterone contributes to the growth of cancer. Most prostate cancer symptoms, although associated with prostate cancer, are more likely to be connected to non-cancerous conditions. - 30533

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