The incidence climbs with the number of children. It is of interest that diet is not usually mentioned as a cause of cancer of the prostate. Yet it is cited as very important in some studies. A 20 year study done by Dr. Roland Phillips at Loma Linda, California, showed that fatal prostate cancer was more common depending on the frequency with which meat, milk, eggs, and cheese were used in the diet. As each one of these food substances was added to the diet, the risk increased.
Eggs are also related to other cancers, as is milk.
Cancer of the prostate is substantially reduced among Seventh-day Adventists who use no coffee, alcohol and little or no animal products and are not overweight. Summary of Possible Causes of Increased Risk of Cancer of the Prostate 1. Heavy use of fats 2. Decreased intake of green, leafy vegetables 4. Use of meat, milk, eggs, and cheese 5.