The Man Killer: Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the third major reason of cancer-related men deaths. It starts with the malignant growth inside the prostate gland and increases by expanding into the bladder, seminal vesicles, and peritoneal cavity with finally metastasizing into the bones, lymph nodes, lungs, liver, and kidneys. There is no distinct cause of prostate cancer. The theories of prostates cancer are based on hormonal reasons.

The risk factors:

• Recent studies have proved the connection of prostate cancer with age, race, family history, and diet.
• Prostate cancer usually occurs over the age of 60 and rarely under 40 years of age.
• The highest mortality levels from prostate cancer in the world are noticed among Afro-Americans, followed by white males from Scandinavian countries.
• The lowest levels of prostate cancer mortality are noticed among Asian males.
• Men with family histories of prostate cancer are two or three times more inclined to prostate cancer development.
• The main nutritional factors connected to prostate cancer are high-fat diet and obesity. The low levels of prostate cancer are noticed among vegetarians.
• Increased occurrence of prostate cancer is also associated with cadmium exposure.