Prostate Cancer and Bisphenol-A
There is recent research published in the journal Molecular Cancer Therapeutics that suggests low-level exposure to the plastic molecule bisphenol-A may accelerate the growth of prostate cancer cells and interfere with a common treatment called androgen ablation therapy (also known as androgen deprivation therapy).
This article from Environmental Health News provides an excellent summary:
A common plastic molecule to which virtually all Americans are exposed may interfere with the standard medical treatment for prostate cancer, according to new experiments with human prostate tumors implanted into mice. The doses of the plastic molecule, bisphenol A, were chosen specifically to be within the range of common human exposures. Tumor size and PSA levels were significantly greater in exposed animals just one month after treatment.
One of the principal known sources of exposure to bisphenol A in the U.S. is through its use to make a resin that lines the majority of food cans sold in markets. These new results by Wetherill et al. suggest men concerned about prostate cancer may want to reduce their consumption of canned goods and their use of polycarbonate water bottles, another common source of exposure.
The entire article is worth checking out, including the other cited references at the end.
Importance of Prevention
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in U.S. men. Although 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetimes, only 1 in 34 will die from it. Nevertheless, it is important to regularly screen for prostate cancer and take preventive steps to avoid its development and progression, as later-stage forms are much more difficult to treat successfully.
Nutrition can play a big role in helping to prevent and/or slow the development of prostate-related issues, including cancer. You can read an overview of my approach to helping people with prostate issues here.
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