Prostate Cancer
The prostate is part of the male reproductive system, about the size of a walnut and located below the bladder, in front of the rectum. It produces fluid that supports and provides nutrition to sperm cells before and after ejaculation . With prostate cancer, cancer cells are first formed in the prostate and may later spread to other parts of the body.
There are usually no specific signs or symptoms of early prostate cancer . This is one reason why prostate screening is so important. This is one reason why prostate screening is so important. As annual physical examination, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test, and digital rectal exam (DRE) provide the best chance of identifying prostate cancer in its earliest stages. Some symptoms which could be indicative of prostate problems, but in some cases indicate problems, are:
Weak or interrupted flow of urine
Frequent urination
Difficulty urinating
Pain on ejaculation
Blood in the urine or semen
Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips or upper thighs
When one person looks at various ways to possibly prevent prostate cancer, or any cancer in particular, the first topic to come to mind is that of proper nutrition. The scientific community has come to recognize the cancer-fighting benefits of dietary vitamin supplements. Studies have shown that such vitamins as C, E and beta carotene contain the inherent composition to ward off breast, colon, rectal and a number of other cancers. British researcher Jim Mann conducted a study to determine whether a diet rich in fruits and vegetables actually reduced the amount of cancer-causing "total and low density lipoprotein cholesterol" (Zino, 1997; 1787). Findings of that study warranted recommendations that people consume a good measure of fruits and vegetables, as the vitamin C, carotene and beta carotene proved "likely to reduce inc...