Are some men more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer?
Older age, African race, and a family history of the disease can all increase the likelihood of a man being diagnosed with the disease. Prostate cancer is very rare in men under 50. The risk increases after the age of 50 with half of all cases occurring in men over 75. Some families have a higher risk of prostate cancer than others. Men with one first-degree relative with prostate cancer have a twofold higher risk, and those with two first-degree relatives have a fivefold greater risk of developing prostate cancer compared with men with no family history. Men with strong family history also tend to develop the disease at an earlier stage. Is diet linked to prostate cancer? Some evidence suggests that a low-fat diet can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Other studies have suggested that a diet high in tomatoes, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, local vegetables (such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and brussels sprouts), soy products and selenium may prevent, inhibit or delay the progression of
