A HEALTHY DIET CAN HELP FIGHT PROSTATE CANCER
Now, a doctor’s study found that almost four in 10 patients with aggressive prostate cancer did not need planned operations or radiotherapy after simple changes to their diet and exercise. Previous studies have shown that adopting healthier habits can help to prevent cancers developing.
The Cambridge researchers decided to test the effects of adopting a healthy regime for 110 men who had been diagnosed with the aggressive form of prostate cancer. They were asked to cut down on salt and alcohol, eat more only, lose weight and take moderate amounts of regular exercise. Some patients were also given vitamin and mineral supplements. Which the findings show made no difference to their cancer. All the patients also took small does of aspirin, although the researchers say there was no conclusive evidence that this helped.
Doctors monitored the progression of the cancer by testing for Prostate Specific Antigens (PSA), which rise as tumours grow.
Now, a doctor’s study found that almost four in 10 patients with aggressive prostate cancer did not need planned operations or radiotherapy after simple changes to their diet and exercise. Previous studies have shown that adopting healthier habits can help to prevent cancers developing.
The Cambridge researchers decided to test the effects of adopting a healthy regime for 110 men who had been diagnosed with the aggressive form of prostate cancer. They were asked to cut down on salt and alcohol, eat more only, lose weight and take moderate amounts of regular exercise. Some patients were also given vitamin and mineral supplements. Which the findings show made no difference to their cancer. All the patients also took small does of aspirin, although the researchers say there was no conclusive evidence that this helped.
Doctors monitored the progression of the cancer by testing for Prostate Specific Antigens (PSA), which rise as tumours grow.
