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Prostate cancer: Learn about the risks, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Prostate cancer health centre
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Overview & facts
Prostate cancer is common among older men. Genetics and age play a role in its development, but what other risks are involved?
Causes
Diet and genetics may be factors in prostate cancer development, but they are not the only ones. Find out what the research shows.
Are you at risk?
Age, race, diet, family history, even a sedentary lifestyle, may all play a part in contributing to your prostate cancer risks. Learn how.
Prevention
Is there a connection between a high-fat diet and prostate cancer? Find out what the evidence suggests and learn a few easy ways you can make your diet a healthier one.
Many doctors agree the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test remains an important diagnostic tool. Find out why.
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