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Health Conditions
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Prostate Cancer
What are the risk factors?
Researchers are aware of several risk factors for prostate cancer but are still unsure of why one man develops the disease and another does not. Research suggests that high levels of testosterone may increase a man's risk for the disease. A family history of prostate cancer is associated with a twofold to threefold risk of developing the disease. It is suspected that a high-fat diet may also increase the risk of developing of prostate cancer. Additional risk factors that have a potential relationship to the development of prostate cancer are being older than 50 and being African American.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the risk factors?
