In recent years, the incidence of prostate cancer is increasing rapidly among the female, which greatly influence their health. As we all know, the development of prostate cancer is associate with many related risk factors. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for us to get familiar with these risk factors so that we can better fight against prostate cancer in daily life.

Environmental exposures

The environment also plays an important role in the development of prostate cancer for that some carcinogenic substances may trigger the process of canceration. Besides, some studies have indicated that the incidence of prostate cancer is relatively high in some men who undertake some special occupations. Therefore, the male should be away from that kind of working environment as far as possible.

Genetic factors
As we all know, alternation of the genes give a higher risk for uncontrolled growth of cancer cells, which can lead to the development of prostate cancer in return. According to the clinical data, 5% to 10% of prostate cancers are attributed to inherited change of DNA.

Diet  

Some researchers find that the diet may be also one of the most important factors for the development of prostate cancer in western countries. For example, if a person maintains a die high in animal diet, he may have a greater chance of developing prostate cancer. Apart from that, consumption of fruits and vegetables may lower the risk of prostate cancer. Furthermore, some investigators find that cartenoids can inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells. Therefore, the female should pay special attention to the diet.

Family History
Family History of prostate cancer may double or triple a man's risk of developing this disease. The risk is even higher on condition that the relatives are diagnosed at a young age. Consequently, they should pay more attention to the diet and routine examination in daily life. If there is presence of any abnormal symptoms, they should go to the hospital for a consultation as soon as possible so that the prostate cancer can be detected and treated at early stage. If it is necessary, they can consult with the doctor and evaluate their risks for prostate cancer.

Recently, a new version of the Partin Tables was developed by the researchers from Johns Hopkins, which can help the patients with prostate cancer and doctors evaluate the chance of a surgical cure. This study included more than more than 5,600 men treated at the hospital and the results will be published in the British Journal of Urology International.

The creator of the tool pointed out that it satisfied the patient’s need to some extend for that most patients would like to know the result of the prognosis after the treatment. As we all know, the formulation of a treatment plan is a complicated process and it depends on a variety of relevant factors, including the patients’ prostate specific antigen (PSA) level, seminal vesicles, Gleason Score and clinical stage, and so on. Therefore, data for the Partin Tables were based on the outcomes for more than 20,000 men who underwent prostate removal during the past thirty years.

Besides, the lead author of the paper said that the new Partin Tables showed that some patients with prostate cancer who were previously not thought to have a good prognosis actually could be cured through the surgery. In that case, the doctors can have a better understanding of the intermediate risks. As a whole, the updated Partin Tables can help the patients make a better treatment decision. For example, is it necessary to remove the lymph nodes during the surgery?

Furthermore, there are also some other effective treatment methods for prostate cancer except surgery, including surgery, cell-based immunotherapy and so on. Cell-based immunotherapy emerged as the latest therapy for cancer in recent years, which exploits the patients’ own immune system fight against prostate. Compared with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, cell-based immunotherapy can effectively kill the residual cancer cells after the surgery without damaging the normal cells. It can also be combined with surgery in the treatment for prostate cancer at early stage to strengthen the therapeutic effect of surgery and reduce the reoccurrence rate of prostate cancer.

On the basis of the results from a study, a small number of men with prostate cancer complained that the types of the treatment they received greatly reduced their quality of life, including surgical removal of the prostate, male hormone-blocking drugs and radiotherapy. Furthermore, they also suffered from recurrence of prostate cancer in a short period of time after the treatment. Then, is there an alternative and effective treatment method for patients with prostate cancer? Certainly, cell-based immunotherapy can be a good and appropriate choice for that it has obvious advantages over these traditional treatment methods.

With the development of the research on the treatment for cancer, cell-based immunotherapy emerged as the latest and effective therapy for cancer in recent few years. As we all know, the growth of prostate cancer cells is not so fast as other more aggressive malignant tumors, such as pancreatic cancer, invasive breast cancer and so on. Therefore, cell-based immunotherapy can be applied with other treatment methods for patients with prostate cancer at early stage. In the first place, cell-based immunotherapy can effectively kill the residual cancer cells without damaging the normal cells in the body for that it exploits the patients’ own immune system ton fight against prostate cancer cells. Secondly, for some patients who developed drug-resistance during the course of the treatment, cell-based immunotherapy can reverse the drug-resistance and the patients with prostate cancer may be more sensitive to the chemical drugs. Furthermore, compared with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, cell-based immunotherapy does not have any side effects. That is to say, it is unnecessary for patients with prostate cancer to suffer a lot from the treatment. Last but not the least, cell-based immunotherapy can obviously improve the patients’ quality of life and prolong their survival time from the long term.

As a whole, cell-based immunotherapy is an appropriate treatment method for patients with prostate cancer. What’s more, some experts predict that the cell-based immunotherapy may become a major treatment method for cancer some day in the near future for that it emphasize on the patients’ individual immunity against cancer. In order to better treat prostate cancer, cell-based immunotherapy should be combined with surgery or chemotherapy to completely eliminate the residual cancer cells so as to get rid of the development of reoccurrence or metastasis.

As we all know, prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men. You may have friends or family members who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and this may make you wonder about what you can do in daily life to prevent the development of prostate cancer. In the following parts, we will illustrate some tips in daily life in detail in the following part.

Eat fish  As fish contains a kind of fatty acid named omega-3 which may reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. Therefore, the male should try to eat some fish periodically so as to reduce their risk for prostate cancer.

Drink more green tea According to the result of some previous studies, men who drink green tea or take green tea extract as a supplement have a reduced risk for prostate cancer. Consequently, the male should drink more green tea in daily life so as to get away from prostate cancer as far as possible.

Choose low-fat diet  In some previous studies, men who ate the highest amount of fat each day had an increased risk of prostate cancer. Although it is not approved that excessive consumption of fat is associated with prostate cancer, yet controlling the amount of fat has other benefits. While this association doesn't prove that excess fat causes prostate cancer, reducing the helping you control your weight and helping strengthen your cardiac function. To reduce the amount of fat you eat each day, limit fatty foods or choose low-fat varieties.

Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat each day Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins and nutrients which are thought to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Apart from that, intake of fruits and vegetables also make you have less room for other foods, such as high-fat foods. As a whole, fruits and vegetables are good for your health.

Do some exercises  Some studies show that periodical physical exercise may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. When you begin to do some exercises, please go slowly. Add physical activity to your day by parking your car farther away from where you're going, and try taking the stairs instead of the elevator.