About a quarter of a million men will be diagnosed with prostate
cancer each year. Unlike most cancers which have a peak age of
incidence,the incidence of prostate cancer increases with age so
that between 60 and 79 years of age it is about 1 in 8. However,
when a family member has the disease,the relative risk is
further increased. Because of the aging of the American male and
the decrease in cardiovascular deaths from improved treatment,it
is likely that a rise will be seen in prostate cancer.
However,because of the broad spectrum of biological activity of
prostate cancer,disease management may be difficult to
individualize. Prevention and Etiology Testosterone profoundly
affects the development of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer does
not occur in eunuchs. There is an increased incidence of
prostate cancer amongst relatives of patients with prostate
cancer and in Afro-American men. A high-fat diet may also
predispose towards prostate cancer. Along with a high fat
diet,inflammatory cells within the prostate