risk of prostate cancer

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meaningsofrisk,prostateandcancer

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risk
noun
uk
/rɪsk/us
/rɪsk/
the possibility of something ...
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prostate
noun[C]
uk
/ˈprɒs.teɪt/us
/ˈprɑː.steɪt/
an organ near the penis in male mammals that produces a liquid that mixes with and ...
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cancer
noun
uk
/ˈkæn.sər/us
/ˈkæn.sɚ/
a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body grow in a way that is uncontrolled and not normal, killing normal cells and often ...
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(Definition ofrisk,prostateandcancerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Men with a first-degree relative with prostate or breast cancer have an increasedriskofprostatecancer and screening may be advised in these patients.
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Although many studies have reported t heriskofprostatecancer associated with various dietary factors, there are inconsistent results between studies.
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There is also no method by which a man can reduce hisriskofprostatecancer.
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In men theriskofprostatecancer is increased.
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Increasing lycopene concentrations, has been shown to decrease theriskofprostatecancer.
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Multiple studies have shown a relationship between -linolenic acid and an increasedriskofprostatecancer.
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There is a small increasedriskofprostatecancer associated with lack of exercise.
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Theriskofprostateand testicular cancer is not affected by vasectomy.
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However, one study concludes, that moderate alcohol consumption increases theriskofprostatecancer.
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More than 8,000 men die each year from prostate cancer, and as yet there is no known way by which men can reduce theriskofprostatecancer.
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Factors that increase theriskofprostatecancer include: older age, a family history of the disease, and race.
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This polymorphism has also been linked with an increasedriskofprostatecancer, gestational diabetes and osteoporosis.
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A man with two copies of this mutation has twice theriskofprostatecancer; one copy raises the risk by 50%.
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Diets rich in cruciferous vegetables, soy, beans and other legumes may be associated with a lowerriskofprostatecancer, especially more advanced cancers.
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There is little if any evidence to support an association between trans fat, saturated fat and carbohydrate intake andriskofprostatecancer.
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