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I ride 12 to 15 miles on a hybrid bicycle every other day. is there a link between to prostate cancer due to bike riding?
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Have a seat.....: Riding the bicycle is not the real issue, as more of the ongoing debate seems to be on the design of the seat on the bicycle. The narrow shinny seat is thought to cause more irritation the the prostate and therefore increasing the chances of cancer. This has not been proven and is not generally accepted by most cancer specialists. To remove all doubt, see a Healthtap specialist through concierge.
Answered 4/24/2016
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