Cancer Support - Prostate Cancer Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is the most common cancer in men over 50?
Prostate cancer.
What is the lifetime risk of prostate cancer in UK men?
1 in 8 men.
What is the 10-year survival rate for prostate cancer?
Almost 80%.
What are common side effects of hormonal treatment for prostate cancer?
Hot flushes, loss of libido, breast development, osteoporosis, obesity, type 2 diabetes.
What lifestyle factors increase prostate cancer risk?
Abdominal obesity, chronic inflammation, poor methylation, high fat intake, dysbiosis.
Which inherited mutation increases prostate cancer risk?
BRCA2 mutation.
What enzyme increases DHT and drives prostate cancer?
5α-reductase.
How does zinc support prostate health?
Reduces DHT, induces apoptosis, stabilises DNA/RNA, and inhibits NF-κB.
What is selenium’s role in prostate cancer?
Cofactor for glutathione peroxidase; reduces oxidative damage.
What are the benefits of lycopene in prostate cancer?
Reduces cancer growth, oxidative DNA damage, and regulates hormone metabolism.
How does turmeric benefit prostate cancer?
Curcumin inhibits proliferation, angiogenesis, and induces apoptosis in hormone-sensitive and insensitive cancer cells.
How does rosemary support prostate cancer management?
Rich in polyphenols; inhibits cancer cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis.
How does exercise help prostate cancer patients?
Reduces malignancy progression and improves treatment side effects, mental and social health.
