Prostate Cancer Risk Factors

Episode 13 March 31, 2023 00:05:47
Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
The Believers Medicine Podcast
Prostate Cancer Risk Factors

Mar 31 2023 | 00:05:47

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Show Notes

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer amongst men in the United States, and the second most common cancer in men worldwide. There are some well-established risk factors for prostate cancer. As with many cancers, there are some risks, such as our age, that are not under our control. While other risk, such as diet, are influenced by our decisions and can help lower the risk of cancer. When we look at the risk for prostate cancer; age, family history and ethnicity are major risk factors for this disease. Let’s find out more about prostate cancer and some of the things we can do decrease the chances of being affected by this disease.

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