The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly About Prostate Cancer

The good news about prostate cancer is it’s nearly 100% curable if you catch it in time.

The bad news is that most men don’t get regular checkups. Plus, many times men ignore the symptoms of prostate disease or cancer like: frequent urination, and weak urine stream. And once they do recognize these symptoms, in most cases, it could be much too late.

The Ugly. African Americans and those with a family history of prostate cancer are mostly at risk.

I’m Thomas Lindsey and I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer about a year ago. And I am here writing to you healthier, happier, and in better shape than I’ve ever been. Let me share with you some things I’ve learned and what I did to overcome my disease.

Other Risk Factors of Prostate Disease or Prostate Cancer

* Having a close relative (father, brother, or son) with prostate cancer doubles your risk of disease.

* Having two of the above increases your risk to 3 or 4 times.

* Having three of the above raises your risk by a factor of 8-10 times.

Vasectomy Yes or No?
Early reports had suggested that having a vasectomy could possibly promote prostate cancer. However, after further studies, the current thinking is that vasectomies have nothing to do with prostate cancer.

If you’ve already had a vasectomy you don’t need to take on any special precautions. Just stick to your regular checkups.


Prevention of Prostate Trouble
Eat Less Fat: Just as with heart disease and other forms of cancer, prostate cancer is more prominent among men who eat a fatty diet. And the worst thing you can eat is saturated fat (that goes for all of us). Eat less meat and increase your levels of fruits, veggies, grains and non-fat dairy.

Don’t Smoke Men who smoke have an increased risk of prostate cancer. The risk isn’t hugely bigger but it’s best not to smoke at all. If you have any of the risk factors above, it’s extremely important not to smoke.

Have Regular Checkups Starting at the age of 50, you should have a prostate checkup. If you have any of the risk factors, you should start having them when you turn 40. Make sure you get the blood test for prostate specific antigen (PSA) as well.

About The Author

At 53, Thomas Lindsey and his wife are on their second round of children who range in ages from 6 to 28. Thomas works Freelife to give him the time-freedom needed to spend with his 6 year old. To read other interesting articles on nutrition, Visit Thomas Here