Prostate Cancer Preventions:

Different factors lead to different types of prostate cancer. Researchers continue to study the factors that cause such cancers. Although there is no proven method to complete prostate cancer preventions, you can reduce your risk. Talk to your doctor to find out more about your personal risk of developing cancer.

Chemoprevention:

A class of drugs known as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs). Including dutasteride (Avodart) and finasteride (Proscar). They’re commonly used to treat BPH. They may also reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men. Although, some previous clinical trials have suggested that 5-ARI is associated with more aggressive prostate cancer, newer studies have shown that this is not the case.

Interestingly, 78% of men taking finasteride or placebo were alive 15 years later, according to a long-term follow-up study published in 2013. These results indicate that taking finasteride does not reduce the risk of death in patients with prostate cancer.

The topic remains controversial and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved these drugs for the prevention of prostate cancer. However, 5-ARI is approved by the FDA for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH.

Because each patient’s decision to take 5-ARI is different. Male considering taking such a drug should discuss the possible benefits and side effects with the doctor.

Dietary Change:

There is currently not enough information to clarify the exact role that dietary behavior suggests in prostate cancer. Many years ago it may be necessary to make dietary changes in a person’s life to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

The following is a brief summary of the current study.