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INTRODUCTION Prostate Cancer, malignancy of the prostate gland, a walnut-sized organ located under the bladder in males. The prostate surrounds the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis. Like all cancers, prostate cancer is an uncontrolled cell production in a particular organ or area of the body. In the case of prostate cancer, these cells begin to split impulsively in the prostate and form tumors. As these tumors …

…high-fiber diet may lower the risk of developing prostate cancer. Vitamin E may reduce your chances of developing prostate cancer. In one study, men who took 50 extra units of vitamin E a day were about one-third less likely to develop prostate cancer (Stamey, 1995). Eating vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage and foods that contain tomato or tomato sauce may reduce your risk of developing cancer. Regular exercise can also help in preventing the cancer.