A Brief Overview Of Prostate Prevention
Author: Mary Murtha

Twenty years ago, a prostate problem usually led to cancer, and
ultimately, death. Medical advances and further understanding of
the human body has led to an increased awareness of how the
prostate becomes damaged and more importantly, new ways of
prostate prevention.

Prostate prevention is such a major topic because over half the
men in the United States will develop some form of prostate
difficulty past the age of 50. However, prostate cancer grows
extremely slowly and if proper prostate prevention is employed,
can be treated and avoided before any serious physical harm is
caused.

One of the major breakthroughs in prostate prevention has been
the development of the Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA) – a
blood test that detects possible prostate cancer before it has
a chance to grow. Combine the PSA test with a digital rectal
exam and the chances are nearly 100 percent that all prostate
cancer can be detected in time for treatment and a cure.

As long as the cancer has not spread outside the prostate gland
a cure can be found. Once the cancer migrates outside the
prostate it is incurable so it is especially important for men
over 50 to get routine screenings. Patient education and
raising awareness of how preventable prostate disease is can
help virtually wipe-out the condition.

Targeted radiation and surgery, as long as the cancer is found
early, can be up to 95 percent effective in curing the disease.
This is an astounding rate of success – one of the highest for
any disease.

In addition to age, there are other factors to consider for
prostate prevention. Studies have proven that African-American
men develop the disease more than other groups. Genetics has
also been proven to play a part in developing prostate
problems. If there is a history of prostate cancer in your
family the chances of developing the disease increases.

Studies have indicated that diets high in fat can spur prostate
problems. Other research that focused on men who eat high
quantities of vegetables verses men that don't have led
researchers to believe that a high-vegetable diet is essential
to prostate prevention. While the research is not concrete, it
is reasonably safe to assume that maintaining a healthy diet,
exercise, limiting junk food, alcohol and the consumption of
red meat can help prostate prevention.


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