Question 1

what things help to prevent prostate cancer?

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None: Prostate cancer is not preventable. There is no special diet or activity one do to prevent its occurance. Since it cannot be prevented, screening is recommended. This inlcudes a yearly digital rectal examination and blood test called psa.

Question 2

what are some good steps to prevent prostate cancer?

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Unfortunately...: There does not appear to be a silver bullet to prevent prostate cancer. Recent studies have ruled out vitamin e, selenium, & 5-ars as convincing chemoprevention agents. We do know that a diet high in animal fat, low in vegetables and soy increases your risk, as does obesity, diabetes, & smoking. It is suggested physical activity lowers your risk, as does drinking coffee. Seek a healthy lifestyle.

Question 3

how can you prevent prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes reduce risk: 1 in 6 men will get prostate ca  can not  be prevented  totally but the risk  can be reduced by healthy life style, regular exercises wt reduction , low fat diet fresh fruit& vegetables , fish avoid red meat, dairy products , alcohol& tobacco. Diet supplements like selenium, lycophenes found in tomatoes, pink grapefruits etc will help.

Question 4

can you tell me how i can prevent prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

You really can't: All normally-masculinized men are at risk. The talk about diet and vitamins is the result of a morass of contradictory epidemiologic studies and this says to me that we are only seeing noise. I remain skeptical about the value of routine psa's as a cost-effective way of saving lives. Get a digital rectal exam yearly and go on about your live.

Question 5

could masturbation help prevent prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Nope: No data to say masturbating prevents prostate cancer.   Men who are both sexually active and not active get prostate cancer.     Masturbating won't hurt you but won't help you prevent prostate cancer.   Enjoy!

Question 6

can masturbation prevent prostate cancer in older men?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It's not possible to do controlled prospective studies; the last one i saw a few years ago related more frequent ejaculation to less prostate hyperplasia (confirming a traditional idea), but not affecting cancer risk either way. This makes sense biologically.

Question 7

is prostate massage the only way to prevent prostate cancer ?

Accepted Answer

No: Overwhelming support for prostate massage in the prevention of prostate cancer is not substantiated which is why it has not become the standard of care.

Question 8

can you tell me for older men, does masturbation prevent prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Heroic abstinence is a likely contributor to benign prostate hyperplasia. People have looked at prostate cancer versus frequency of ejaculation and found basically nothing.

Question 9

is there any way to prevent prostate cancer? does ejaculating frequently reduce the risk?

Accepted Answer

: The only way is to have regular check ups and blood testing after age 45yrs and keep a healthy life style. It cannot be prevented- only diagnosed early. Ejaculation does not affect it either way.

Question 10

hey doc, do us men need to masturbate in order to prevent prostate cancer or prostatitis?  what happens if we choose not to masturbate at all?  thanks

Accepted Answer

No harm either way: Masturbating or not masturbating will not have any measurable effect on your health. There is nothing wrong with masturbating and there will no harm if you do not.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

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