This report summarizes the scientific evidence, translated in easy to
understand language, following is important information
for men with prostate cancer to know to optimally support their
health:


Active surveillance is an underused treatment option that should be carefully
considered by eligible men with early-stage prostate cancer.

Active surveillance is a safe option for some men with early-stage prostate cancer.

Acupuncture may help reduce urinary side effects in men treated with radical
prostatectomy for prostate cancer.

Although alcohol increases the risk of other types of cancer, it does not appear to
increase the risk of developing prostate cancer.

Overweight/obesity and high C-peptide concentrations both increase risk prostate
cancer and the likelihood of dying from prostate cancer. Patients with both have
the worst outcome.

Men with high blood calcium levels are at increased risk of fatal prostate cancer.

If you are already taking statins it is possible they may lower your risk of
advanced prostate cancer.

Men with low blood cholesterol levels have a reduced risk of aggressive prostate
cancer.

Resistance exercise is beneficial for men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy
for prostate cancer; it does not impact testosterone suppression and can increase
physical fitness.

Longer and more intense exercise is needed to decrease risk of prostate cancer.

High blood levels of IGF-1 moderately increase risk of prostate cancer.

Telephone-based diet counseling decreases fat intake, and significantly increases
vegetable intake and blood levels of carotenoids in men with prostate cancer.

Plant-based diets may slow PSA increase in men with recurrent prostate cancer
through weight loss and by improving hormone levels in the body.

From.........Inspire Health Research Summaries, Vancouver, B.C.