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Put Your Prostate Knowledge To The Test
Two common health problems
that can affect the prostate
include prostate cancer and
benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Take this true-false quiz to separate
prostate facts from fiction.
What’s The Best Answer?
1. Caucasian men have the highest rates of prostate cancer.
True False
2. Men should ask their doctor if and when they need to be screened for prostate cancer.
True False
3. There's no evidence that diet may play a role in prostate cancer prevention.
True False
4. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) occurs naturally as a result of age.
True False
And The Answer Is. . .
1. False. African-American men face
a much higher risk of prostate cancer
than men of other racial backgrounds.
2. True. Experts disagree on whether
prostate cancer screenings are beneficial.
More research is being conducted
to find out. Until the results are in,
you can discuss all the pros and cons
of screenings with your doctor.
Men between the ages of 50 and 70
are most likely to benefit from annual
prostate cancer screenings. Your doctor
may recommend earlier screenings
if you are African-American
or have a father or brother who had
prostate cancer.
3. False. In fact, studies suggest that
certain foods may offer protection
against prostate cancer. These include:
- orange and yellow vegetables, including carrots and yellow squash
- garlic
- tomatoes and tomato-based foods
- cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower.
4. True. BPH, a noncancerous enlargement
of the prostate that makes it hard
to urinate, eventually strikes most men
at some point after age 50. Experts
estimate that as many as 90 percent of
men in their 70s and 80s suffer from
BPH. A man with BPH should avoid
alcohol and caffeine in the evening,
as well as over-the-counter (OTC)
decongestants and antihistamines. Saw
palmetto supplements or prescription
medicines also may help.
The most common prostate
problem in men older than age
50 is benign prostatic hyperplasia,
or an enlarged prostate.
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