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Causes Overview Articles

Prostate cancer
The cause of prostate cancer is unknown, although some studies have shown a relationship between high dietary fat intake and increased testosterone levels. When testosterone levels are lowered either by surgical removal of the testicles (castratio...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 11, 2006
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a disease where cells of the prostate become abnormal and start to grow uncontrollably, forming tumors.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Since no clear cause has been identified for the majority of hereditary prostate cancer, genetic testing. Studies suggest that hereditary prostate cancer is likely to be caused by several different genes instead of a single.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Prostate Cancer
Since no clear cause has been identified for the majority of hereditary prostate cancer, genetic testing. Studies suggest that hereditary prostate cancer is likely to be caused by several different genes instead of a single gene.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is curable when detected early. However, because the early stages of prostate cancer may not have any visible symptoms, it often goes undetected until the patient goes for a routine physical examination.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Prostate cancer
Since no clear cause has been identified for the majority of hereditary prostate cancer, genetic testing. Studies suggest that hereditary prostate cancer is likely to be caused by several different genes instead of a single.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Prostate Cancer
Diagnosis of prostate cancer can be made using some or all of the following tests. Prostate cancer is curable when detected early. Yet the early stages of prostate cancer are often asymptomatic, so the disease often goes undetected until the...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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