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A Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Orthotopic Syngeneic Murine Model of Androgen-dependent and Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
Published on: March 6, 2018
Nutrition and prostate cancer.
H Vlajinac1, M Ilic, J Marinkovic
1Institute of Epidemiology, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia. kristiv@eunet.rs
Summary
High intake of fruit, processed meat, and fish may increase prostate cancer risk. Conversely, chicken, potato, and rice consumption show a protective effect, suggesting diet influences prostate cancer development.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Nutritional Science
- Oncology
Background:
- Dietary factors are increasingly implicated in prostate cancer etiology.
- Previous research suggests associations between prostate cancer and specific food groups like meat and dairy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between specific food items and food groups and prostate cancer risk.
- To test hypotheses regarding diet as a risk factor for prostate cancer beyond nutrient content.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study involving 101 prostate cancer cases and 202 hospital controls.
- Dietary data collected using a quantitative history approach for 150 food items.
- Participants were matched for age, hospital admission, and residence.
Main Results:
- High consumption of fruit, processed meat, fish (canned), and butter were identified as risk factors for prostate cancer.
- Increased intake of chicken, potato, and rice demonstrated a protective effect against prostate cancer.
Conclusions:
- Findings support the role of meat and fat consumption in prostate cancer development.
- Processed meat and fish consumption, but not fresh meat, were linked to increased risk.
- The protective effects of chicken, potato, and rice warrant further investigation.
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