Millions of men suffer from one of a number of prostate problems and for most of them, the prostate problems begin to develop around middle age. Minor problems arise that require treatment or surgery that can cause urinary problems, like my father-in-law had. Most cases of prostate problems are not serious and symptoms are fairly mild. Unfortunately, some men will have serious prostate problems that will require treatment.
Incidence
In the U.S, the most common cancer is skin cancer with prostate cancer running a close second. What is prostate cancer? Can prostate cancer be cured?
Causes
Human life begins when a single cell divides repeatedly to form new cells. This continual process results in the human body. But this is not the end of the process. Throughout life, our bodies are in continuous flux, changing constantly, as cells in our bodies wear out, new cells replace them. Like a transcription error, sometimes this process makes a mistake, the pattern isn't followed and it results in caner or a tumor (masses of cells). Some masses are benign or harmless while others are malignant or dangerous and life threatening.
The basis of all cancers including prostate cancer is where faulty cell division takes place in the prostate, then the result is prostate cancer. On occasion faulty cells in the prostate spread into the bloodstream where they are carried to other areas of the body. From there they settle and continue the process destroying cells. An oversimplified explanation, but easier to understand why you should take care of your body and your health.
Treatment
Research suggests that many men diagnosed with low grade prostate cancer do not need the radical treatment currently being used. Only 1% of men (aged 55 to 59) with low grade prostate cancer would die from their disease within 15 years, even without treatment. However, men with high grade prostate cancer would benefit from treatment.
Vitamin K2 helps prevent Prostate Cancer
According to the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer & Nutrition, the risk of prostate cancer can be reduced by 35% with an increased intake of vitamin K2, but not K1.
Sources:
NutraIngredients.com April 9, 2008
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition April 2008; 87(4):985-92
Lasers
Lasers can be used to treat prostate cancer and are less invasive than traditional surgery.
Docetaxel (Taxotere)
Docetaxel or Taxotere was approved by the FDA in 2006 for the use of treatment of cancer, including treatment for late stage prostate cancer.
Abiraterone
An experimental agent, has been found to reduce prostate-specific-antigen levels by 50% or more, causing tumors to shrink or stop growing.
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