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Prostate
cancer is the second most common form of cancer in men after lung
cancer. As life expectancy increases and men live longer, the cases of
prostate cancer will also increase. Asians (who consume large quantities
of soya) are 100 times less likely to develop prostate cancer than
Western men.
A few
scientists think that the isoflavone genistein blocks prostate cancer
cells from developing and it may both prevent and treat prostate cancer.
Also, saw palmetto reduces the rate of growth in prostate cells, and may
be a useful treatment in prostate cancer, in association with other
treatments. Isoflavones specifically aimed at reducing prostatic disease
are available in tablet or capsule form.
Patients with
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) should have regular Prostatic
Specific Antigen tests (PSA). Prostatic Specific Antigen tests is a
marker for worsening of the disease or for detecting cancer of the
prostate.
Conventional
treatments for prostate cancer are not very effective in prolonging the survival of the
prostate cancer patient, but can reduce the severity of the symptoms.
The prostate cancer treatment includes surgery, radiotherapy and hormonal manipulation
with hormone blockers.
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