Family History
Having a father or brother with prostate cancer doubles a man’s risk. The odds are even higher in those with several affected relatives. Race
African-American men are more than twice as likely as Caucasian-American men to get prostate cancer. Diet
A diet high in fruits and vegetables (at least five servings per day) is associated with lower prostate cancer rates. Men who eat a high-fat diet may have a greater chance of developing the cancer. Weight
Obesity is associated with prostate cancer. Environmental exposures
Farmers and those exposed to the metal cadmium are at an increased risk - Reprinted from MUSC's Checkup publication, Summer 2003
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