As with all types of cancer, prevention really surrounds how well an individual takes care of themselves.  Following a basic healthy lifestyle can be very helpful.

There are some simple and basic things you can do in order to reduce your risk of prostate cancer

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You can reduce prostate cancer risk by:

-  Avoiding smoking tobacco cigarettes

-  Eating a low-fat diet, which is high in fiber

-  Getting plenty of exercise and staying physically active

Recent studies are showing that men who eat diets, which are high in green leafy vegetables may develop prostate cancer less frequently than men who don’t.  Another study shows that men who eat tomato-based foods at least twice per week may also be at a lower risk for developing prostate cancer.

Many studies show a relationship between diet and prostate cancer.  Lycopene is found in many different fruits and vegetables and experts believe that this can help to protect the body against prostate cancer.  It’s a powerful antioxidant, which may protect the protein in cells from damage.  Vitamin C and Vitamin E have been linked to the reduction of cell damage in cancer studies.

Some symptoms of prostate cancer include:

-  The need to urinate frequently, particularly at night

-  Difficulty with starting to urinate or the inability to urinate

-  Weak or interrupted flow of urine

-  Painful or burning urination

-  Difficulty in having an erection

-  Pain during ejaculation

-  Blood in urine or semen

-  Pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips or thighs

Prostate cancer is typically diagnosed with one of the following ways or a combination:

-  PSA test

-  Digital rectal exam

-  MRI scan

-  Ultrasound

-  CT scan

-  Biopsy

There are several different stages of prostate cancer.  Prostate cancer is when cancer is found within the prostate gland.  The prostate is only found in males.  It’s located under the bladder and in front of the rectum.  When cells grow out of control, it can be because the cells are cancerous.  The prostate gland is necessary for reproduction.

Prostate cancer typically begins in the cells of the prostate gland, but it can spread to other parts of the body, including the bladder, colon, rectum and the bone.  When prostate cancer has spread to the bone, it can be very painful.