Can we prevent prostate cancer?
BACKGROUND
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men. It is common in Australia, New Zealand, North America and North West Europe, but rare in Asia, Africa and South America.


OBJECTIVE
This article reviews the role of chemopreventive agents for prostate cancer. The available evidence strongly suggests that dietary changes and supplementation with a variety of micronutrients, vitamins and trace elements may reduce the incidence and mortality of prostate cancer.


CONCLUSIONS
Epidemiologic observations reveal lower cancer rates in those with diets rich in fruits, vegetables, vitamins, and a number of specific foods. This available data is adequate to clinically apply the role of various factors to possibly reduce the incidence of prostate cancer.
Chong
Peter
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Department of Surgery, Port Macquarie Base Hospital, New South Wales.
Rashid
Prem
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000726:Androgen Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000379:methods; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012643:Selenium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D028024:Serenoa; D045730:Soy Foods; D013662:Tea; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000726:Androgen Antagonists; D010936:Plant Extracts; D013662:Tea; D014810:Vitamin E; D012643:Selenium; C040972:saw palmetto extract; D001205:Ascorbic Acid