PROSTATE CANCER

STATISTICS

• Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men (excluding skin cancer).
  
• Approximately 103,000 cases of prostate cancer are reported annually. The number is actually higher due to the fact that many men die before detection of the cancer.
  
• 95% of all reported prostate cancer is found in men between ages 45 - 89.
  
• Prostate cancer is found in 50% of men over age 70.
  
• Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men (behind lung cancer).
  
• Approximately 31,900 men in the U.S. will die this year from prostate cancer.

CAUSATION

The exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown. There are several risk factors involved. Following are some examples:

Uncontrollable Risk Factors:

• Age: Chances of developing prostate cancer greatly increases after 50.
  
• Race: Prostate cancer is twice as common among African American men as to Caucasian men.
  
• Family History: Having a close relative (father, brother, son) who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer increases the risk.

Controllable Risk Factors:

• Diet: A diet consisting of high fats, high calcium, and low fructose may increase prostate cancer risks.
  
• Excessive alcohol consumption
  
• Vasectomy: Having a vasectomy may increase chances of prostate cancer, especially if the procedure was done prior to age 35.
  

It should be noted that men exposed to cadmium during welding, electroplating, or making batteries may have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. Workers in the rubber industry also appear to develop prostate cancer at a higher rate.

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