Cancer is a puzzling and frightening disease or set of diseases. Cancer has afflicted multicellular living being for more than 200 million years, and there is evidence of cancer among ancestors of modern humans going back well over a million years. Unlike infectious diseases, parasites, and many environmental diseases, cancer is not primarily caused by some entity that is foreign to our bodies. Cancer agents of destruction are human cells that have, as it were, slipped their reins, and have been recruited and, to some extent, transformed into pathological organisms or the building blocks of tumors (Daniel 778). Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate, which is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm, and it is one of the most common types of cancer. Changes in the DNA of a normal prostate cell mainly cause prostate cancer. Prostate cancer has no cure, but it is often treatable for quite some time. Most people outlive their prostate cancer, even those who have advanced disease. Prostate cancer grows slowly, and effective treatment options extend life even further. This essay aims to describe preventive services that providers might recommend for patients at risk of prostate cancer and explain how genetics and age impact decisions related to preventive services, and finally, the essay will describe treatment options for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Men in western countries have much higher rates of prostate cancer than men in Asia, while no one can explain this phenomenon, experts suspect differences in eastern and western diets are to blame. Poor eating habits and diets heavily relying on fats and animal proteins can cause DNA damage and cancer (Marta and Grażyna 3), and to minimize the risk of cancer, it would be essential for one to incorporate a wide variety of produce, including plenty of leafy greens—cruciferous vegetables containing sulforaphane that may protect against cancer. Obesity can be a risk factor for developing more aggressive prostate cancer (Claire et al. 7). In general, losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight as one’s ages can help reduce the risk of cancer and many other health problems, and regular exercise is also essential in the prevention of prostate cancer as it can reduce inflammation and improve immune function hence preventing prostate cancer. Healthcare providers can also recommend that one to stop smoking and drink less, as this can lower the risks of prostate cancer. Finally, a health provider should recommend that one be sexually active, as men who have a higher frequency of ejaculation are up to two-third less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. It is essential for one to understand the preventive measures in order to minimize the risks of cancer.
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