Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September 3, 2025
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the growth of cells that start in a small gland that is part of the male reproductive system called a prostate. Did you know prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among men in the United States? According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. There is no sure way to prevent prostate cancer but there are ways to lower your risk.
Here are five ways to lower your risk of prostate cancer from Mayo Clinic:
- Choose a healthy diet. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Limit the amount of animal fats you eat. Fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins and nutrients that can do good for your health. Foods that have been linked to a lower risk of prostate cancer include tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and soy. No studies have proved that these foods can prevent cancer. If you already enjoy eating these foods, there may be some added benefit in including them in your diet.
- Exercise most days of the week. It’s not clear whether exercise can prevent prostate cancer. It may help you maintain a healthy weight. Exercise also may improve your overall health and your mood. Try to exercise most days of the week. If you’re new to exercise, talk about it with a healthcare professional. Start slow and work your way up to more exercise time each day.
- Maintain a healthy weight. If your current weight is healthy, work to maintain it. Choose a healthy diet and exercise most days of the week. If you need to lose weight, add more exercise and eat fewer calories. Ask your healthcare professional for help creating a plan for healthy weight loss.
- Don’t smoke. If you don’t smoke, don’t start. If you smoke, talk with a healthcare professional about what might help you quit. Medicines, nicotine replacement products and counseling can help.
- Medicines to lower the risk of prostate cancer. If you have a high risk of prostate cancer, you and your healthcare professional may consider medicines to lower the risk. These medicines include finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) and dutasteride (Avodart). They are most often used to treat prostate gland enlargement.
Read More: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostate-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20353087
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/about/key-statistics.html
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