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An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but that's not the only thing... CREDIT: ALAMY

By Guy Kelly
5 OCTOBER 2016 • 9:29AM

G
iven the terrifying rates of prostate cancer in men of all ages in the UK, any
suggestions for long-term lifestyle changes that could improve a person's
chances are urgently welcome.
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At present  47,300 men are diagnosed with the disease annually (that's 130 a day),
making it the most common form of cancer in men, while 1 in 8 are expected to
suffer from it at some point during their lives. 

The facts | Prostate cancer

47,300 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer each

year
It is the most common cancer among UK men
One in eight men will be diagnosed in their lifetime
That likelihood is doubled for black men, with one in four
being affected by the disease
Men whose fathers or brothers have had prostate cancer are
more than twice as likely to develop the disease
65–69 is the average age at which men are diagnosed
11,287 men in the UK die from prostate cancer each year - that
equates to one every hour
330,000 men are living with or after the disease in the UK

This week, in an interview on the Howard Stern radio show, the US actor-

director Ben Stiller revealed  his own battle with the disease two years ago, at the
age of 48.

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"I got diagnosed with prostate cancer Friday, June 13 2014. On September 17 of
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that year I got a test back telling me I was cancer free," he wrote in a subsequent
blog post. "The three months in between were a crazy roller coaster ride with
which about 180,000 men a year in America can identify."

Stiller now has the all-clear thanks to swift treatment, but there are, however,
some small steps that can be taken to help prevent the cancer – or to at least keep
your prostate fit, healthy and under control.

A review of 67 research studies, published in the journal Oncology and Cancer

Case Reports, has reiterated previous research by extolling the virtues of a
tomato-rich diet in slowing the enlargement of the prostate, to the extent that

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choosing the red fruits could equally aid sufferers of late-night bladder problems
(an enlarged prostate constricts the urinary tract, which makes men want to visit
the loo more and increases the chance of discomfort during urination).

Tomatoes aren't the only dietary choice doctors would advise for older men,
though. Here are five foods to choose if you want a healthy prostate, and five you
should avoid...

Green tea
There seems no end to endorsements of green tea as an all-conquering superfood.
The prostate is just one area of the body it has been found to help.

CREDIT: ALAMY

In an American study published in 2014, a sample of men were given a diet of

green and black tea extracts each day for 12 weeks, while others received a
placebo.

Taking measurements, the researchers found that those receiving the tea had an
improved quality of life in as little as six weeks, as well as improved urine flow and

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decreased urological inflammation. 

Tomatoes

CREDIT: HEINO KALIS

The benefits of tomatoes in relation to prostate health have been known for years,
with various studies around the world corroborating their effectiveness in
controlling the rapid growth of the prostate during a man's later years.

It's all because tomatoes are rich in the nutrient lycopene, which, incidentally, is

what makes them red.

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CREDIT: ALAMY

“We knew lycopene seems to slow down the development of prostate cancer, but
now it seems it can slow down the enlargement of the prostate and development
of BPH as well,” said Professor Hiten Patel, from Bart's and the Royal London
Hospital, who led a new review of 67 studies into the connection.

“We need to do more research before we can say it should be recommended

routinely for everyone, but the outcome of this review is very promising.”

Lycopene, which is also found in watermelons and apricots, is not easily absorbed
into the blood, meaning an over-indulgence in tomatoes will not necessarily help.
A supplement pill named LactoLycopene may be a solution, however.

Soybeans
While the connection is debated, it has been noted that countries with higher
than average soy intakes (such in Asia) tend to have far lower rates of prostate
cancer.

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CREDIT: ALAMY

It has been found by various studies that soy can decrease the incidence of
prostate cancer in men who consume it in "large amounts" and even aid in
preventing the cancer from recurring. The same is said of other pulses and
legumes, such as chickpeas or lentils. Those foods are also hearty sources of
protein, which is helpful given warnings to stay away from red meat...

Broccoli
It won't come as groundbreaking news to learn that green vegetables are a good
idea if you wish to avoid ill health, but some are especially beneficial to
maintaining a healthy prostate.

Vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, and sprouts naturally contain the
compound sulforaphane, said to fight cancer. In 2015 a team of scientists from the
Texas A&M Health Science Center found that supplements of the compound
could be used to treat advanced forms of prostate cancer.

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CREDIT: DAVID GILLIGER

“There is significant evidence that cruciferous vegetables can help prevent

cancer,” said Roderick H Dashwood, a researcher at the on the project. “This
study, however, is one of the first to show that by altering SUV39H1 and histone
methylation profiles, sulforaphane could be a new therapeutic agent for advanced
prostate cancer.”

Pomegranate juice
According to several studies, even consuming a very small amount of
pomegranate juice each day could slow the progression of prostate cancer. One
suggested just 8oz could do the trick.

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CREDIT: ALAMY

Testing 48 men who had received surgery or radiation therapy to treat prostate
cancer, the study, which was presented at the American Urological Association's
annual meeting in 2009, found that men who drank the juice experienced a
growth in prostate-specific antigen that was four times slower than before they
started.

Five foods to avoid

Red meat

Bad news, BBQ lovers: separate studies have linked both red meat and very well
 
 
done meat to an increased risk of prostate cancer.

Cutting down on your meat intake and eating more fruit and veg appears to slow
the enlargement of the gland.

Milk (calcium) 

There's some (disputed) evidence to suggest that excessive calcium

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intake increases the risk of advanced prostate cancer. We really are talking

excessive here – 2000mg, which is about the equivalent of one and a half litres of
milk. Calcium remains a vital nutrient for your body's health, so you'd be well
advised not to do away with that bowl of milky porridge in the morning.

Cheese (saturated fats)

A recent study linked diets high in saturated fats to aggressive prostate cancer.
The same study also found that men's risk was significantly lower if their diet
included more polyunsaturated fats (commonly found in fish and nuts).

All the nice stuff in the local newsagent (sugar)

A high sugar intake is linked with general inflammation in the body. This applies
to the prostate, so if you want to keep your prostate healthy, it's best you turn the
other cheek when faced with all the stuff you want to buy at the checkout
counter.

Beer

Sorry gents, but your favourite brew is off the menu if you want a small and
healthy prostate long into your Autumn years. Both hops and yeast are believed to
have a harmful effect on the gland.

The harrowing impact of prostate cancer on families

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