Over the past few years prostate cancer has been targeted by health authorities as the largest hidden killer of men over 45 years of age. Although there have been advances in education and general public awareness, men are still demonstrating reluctance to acknowledge the need for vigilance in their everyday lives.
There are several things that men can do to lower their risk of getting prostate cancer.
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.
There is hope for the future. In 2002, scientists at Liverpool University in the UK isolated the gene that promotes the spread of prostate cancer. This information is still being explored to hopefully produce new drugs which will assist treatment of Prostate cancer outside of the normal Chemotherapy regimes currently in use.
Dietary habits are the common thread in most of the literature about prostate cancer.
1. Dairy products. Dairy products should be eliminated from the diet. Soy milk should be used instead. Research has shown that just a few glasses of soy milk a day can have dramatic results.
2. Lyocopene contained in tomatoes is another factor showing up in studies as an effective preventative element of a prostate cancer fighting diet. Eating one moderately sized tomato a day also provides approximately 4 mg of lycopene. Other tomato products, such as an 8-ounce portion of tomato juice or tomato paste may provide up to 25 mg of lycopene.
3. Consume vegetables and fruits. Other fruits and vegetables are also recommended like pumpkins, beans, avocadoes, carrots, and spinach.
4. Eat garlic. Garlic has allicin which slows the spread of cancer cells. Garlic also has selenium.
5. Eat broccoli. Broccoli contains selenium.
6. Reduce your intake of salt and of seasonings. Cancer has been linked to the increased intake of salt and seasonings.
7. Drink green tea. Drink green tea every day.
The diet above will radically reduce your chances of getting prostate cancer.
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