{"id":62471,"date":"2022-08-31T19:00:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T13:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=62471"},"modified":"2025-07-30T17:08:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T11:38:28","slug":"causes-of-prostate-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2022\/08\/31\/causes-of-prostate-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Prostate Cancer Causes And How Can It Be Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62482 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cancer.jpg\" alt=\"Cancer_Activ Living Community\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in males. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports the sperm.<br \/>\nWhile this form of <strong>cancer<\/strong> grows slowly, it primarily remains confined to the prostate gland.<\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"Symptoms-of-prostate-cancer\">Symptoms of prostate cancer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Prostate <strong>cancers<\/strong> may not show any early signs or symptoms in the early stages. However, in its advanced stages, one should make a note of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trouble urinating<\/li>\n<li>Loss of weight<\/li>\n<li>Bone pain<\/li>\n<li>Blood in the urine<\/li>\n<li>Decreased force in the stream of urine<\/li>\n<li>Erectile dysfunction<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prostate <strong>cancer<\/strong> begins when the cells in the prostate develop changes in their DNA. If this DNA instructs the cells to grow and divide more rapidly than normal cells, then the abnormal cells would keep living while the other cells die. When these abnormal cells accumulate, they form a tumor. This tumor can invade and infect a nearby tissue or spread to other body parts.<\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"Causes-of-prostate-cancer\">Causes of prostate cancer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some factors that can increase the risk of prostate cancer include old age, and it is most common in people over the age of 50. In addition, depending on the family history, if any blood relative is or has been diagnosed with prostate cancer or <strong>breast cancer<\/strong>, this increases your risk of being diagnosed. <strong>Obesity<\/strong> is a lifestyle condition that can increase the risk of prostate cancer and is even more likely to recur after initial treatment. Therefore, maintaining a healthy weight is imperative. You can get the readings on the online <strong>BMI Calculator<\/strong> to check your body mass index. Other factors that may influence prostate cancer risk include smoking, alcohol consumption, exposure to chemicals, vasectomy surgery, sexually transmitted infections, and inflammation of the prostate.<\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"Treatment-of-prostate-cancer\">Treatment of prostate cancer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The treatment of prostate cancer depends on the stage a person is at. A person may carry out a radical prostatectomy to remove the tumor. The procedure may also involve removing surrounding tissue, seminal vesicles, and nearby lymph nodes. Radiation therapy is also used to kill cancer cells. When <strong>cancer<\/strong> spreads to distant parts of the body, or if it comes back after remission, treatment options such as chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and immunotherapy are used.<\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"Ways-to-reduce-the-risk-of-prostate-cancer\">Ways to reduce risk\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62483 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Prostate.jpg\" alt=\"Prostate_Activ Living Community\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take a look at some ways to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eat right and eat healthily. This starts with consuming a balanced <strong>diet<\/strong>. Include fruits and green vegetables, which contain all the vital nutrients and vitamins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exercise<\/strong> daily to <strong>stay fit<\/strong> and improve your overall health. This way, you can keep control of your desired weight.<\/li>\n<li>Talk to your doctor about the increased risk of prostate cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"key-takeaway__content-wrap\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"key-takeaway__sub-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<div class=\"key-takeaway__content\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of prostate cancer can include difficulty urinating, weight loss, and bone pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Several factors may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer, particularly older age, as it is most common in individuals over 50.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">To help reduce the risk of prostate cancer, it is important to exercise daily to maintain fitness and improve overall health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stay active in the Activ Living Community to find more details on <strong>mindfulness<\/strong> and <strong>nutrition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in males. 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