On the other hand, diets consisting mainly of grains, cereal, soybeans, nuts, and fish were low in prostate cancer incidences. Lycopene, an antioxidant found mostly in tomato based products has been shown to lower the risk of prostate cancer. A study of nearly 50,00 men showed that men who ate a significant amount of tomato products were far less likely to develop prostate cancer. Lycopene was also extremely effective in slowing the spread of more advanced aggressive prostate cancers. Unfortunately the early stages of prostate cancer may go undetected because there are few symptoms that are seen at this time.
Prostate cancer can cause symptoms in two ways.
As the tumor grows it can cause noticeable symptoms due to the urethra being pinched. Usually these tests are used together to help diagnose or rule out prostate cancer. Further tests and procedures may be needed to diagnose prostate cancer accurately. The first test done after a positive screening is a biopsy, where a small piece of the prostate is removed through a needle to be examined under a microscope. A PSA test measures the amount of PSA in the blood.