RISK FACTORS
To prevent or avoid the occurrence of prostate cancer, in addition to early detection, also includes several factors, including:
1. Age.
The man who aged 50 years and over, most likely this will have cancer.
2. Race or ethnicity.
Could not be ascertained the truth, but some say that black men at greater risk of prostate cancer.
3. Family history.
If your father or brother with prostate cancer, then your risk of suffering the same disease will be greater than the average person.
4. Food.
Fat diets and obesity can heighten the risk. In theory, fats increase the production of testosterone which can lead to the development of prostate cancer cells.
5. Hormone testosterone.
Testosterone is naturally stimulated the growth of the prostate gland. Men who use testosterone therapy, usually more likely to have prostate cancer. Many doctors regard, testosterone therapy will accelerate the development of prostate cancer which had originally grown. Long-term testosterone therapy will lead to enlargement of prostate gland.
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