Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues of the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men. Cancer is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Over 20% of all deaths are caused by some type of cancer (Convergence Health, Inc, 2014). Cancer is not one disease, but a group of diseases that have in common the uncontrolled growth of cells. Any collection of abnormal cells is known as a tumor. There are basically two types of tumors. The first is called a benign tumor. This tumor consists of cells that do not spread beyond their initial location. The other type of tumor is called a malignant tumor. A tumor is considered to be malignant when the cells spread or metastasize to other areas of the body. Cancer is diagnosed when the tumor is found to be malignant and can spread to other areas of the body. Although cancer is a common chronic disease and is so intensely researched, the cause is still unknown to us. However, research has shown us how to identify people who may be at higher risk of developing specific cancers. Risk factors are anything that can affect your chances of getting a particular disease. Some factors can be controlled, but not all. Uncontrollable factors include; genetics, family history, and environmental exposure and behaviors in the past. Some that can be controlled include your current and future behaviors, including diet and exercise and your current and future environmental exposures such as tobacco smoke or other chemicals. Diet and exercise play a significant role in your life and overall health and may reduce your modifiable risk factors for this disease. There are a number of lifestyle choices that you can make to reduce some risk factors for prostate cancer. Proper dieting is essential to overall health. Minute choices like eating at least one serving of tomatoes or tomato-based foods each
Prostate cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues of the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men. Cancer is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Over 20% of all deaths are caused by some type of cancer (Convergence Health, Inc, 2014). Cancer is not one disease, but a group of diseases that have in common the uncontrolled growth of cells. Any collection of abnormal cells is known as a tumor. There are basically two types of tumors. The first is called a benign tumor. This tumor consists of cells that do not spread beyond their initial location. The other type of tumor is called a malignant tumor. A tumor is considered to be malignant when the cells spread or metastasize to other areas of the body. Cancer is diagnosed when the tumor is found to be malignant and can spread to other areas of the body. Although cancer is a common chronic disease and is so intensely researched, the cause is still unknown to us. However, research has shown us how to identify people who may be at higher risk of developing specific cancers. Risk factors are anything that can affect your chances of getting a particular disease. Some factors can be controlled, but not all. Uncontrollable factors include; genetics, family history, and environmental exposure and behaviors in the past. Some that can be controlled include your current and future behaviors, including diet and exercise and your current and future environmental exposures such as tobacco smoke or other chemicals. Diet and exercise play a significant role in your life and overall health and may reduce your modifiable risk factors for this disease. There are a number of lifestyle choices that you can make to reduce some risk factors for prostate cancer. Proper dieting is essential to overall health. Minute choices like eating at least one serving of tomatoes or tomato-based foods each