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COURIER LIFE, SEPT. 11-17, 2020 21
Men’s Health
n recognition of Prostate
Cancer Awareness Month,
Dr. Alfred C. Winkler,
chief of urology at NewYork-
Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist
Hospital and assistant
professor of clinical urology
at Weill Cornell Medicine, offers
tips on what men need to
know about prostate cancer,
which is the most common
cancer in American men after
skin cancer, according to the
American Cancer Society.
“Older men are most likely
to develop prostate cancer, but
race, family history, physical
health, and lifestyle also play a
role in who is at risk,” says Dr.
Winker. “Following healthy dietary
guidelines, making simple
lifestyle changes and getting
recommended screenings
can reduce the risk of prostate
cancer, but men in high-risk
groups should be under a physician’s
care.”
Here are Dr. Winkler’s tips:
. Studies have shown
that obesity—a BMI greater
than 30—is a risk factor for
many medical conditions, including
prostate cancer. Reduce
the risk by eating a wellbalanced
diet, limiting the
consumption of fatty foods, exercising
and and maintaining
a healthy weight.
Heavy
consumption of red meat has
been associated with PhIP, a
chemical compound released
when red meat is charred,
which may increase the risk of
prostate cancer. By eating red
meat only on special occasions,
you can reduce your risk.
: Green, leafy vegetables,
such as spinach, kale and
broccoli, contain vitamins and
antioxidants that keep your
prostate healthy.
According to the CDC,
screening recommendations
for prostate cancer differ for
men in high-risk or averagerisk
groups. Those at greatest
risk include African Americans,
people of Scandinavian
descent, and anyone who has
two or more family members
who were diagnosed with prostate
cancer. Members of highrisk
groups should consider
getting screened for prostate
cancer starting at age 40. Men
who are at normal risk are encouraged
to consider screenings
starting at age 55.
African American men have
the highest risk of developing
prostate cancer and twice the
risk of dying from the disease.
Men with a father or brother
who had prostate cancer are
twice as likely to develop the
disease, and the risk escalates
if the relative was diagnosed
before the age of 55. If you are
in a high-risk group, speak to
your physician about the risks
and benefits of yearly rectal exams
and PSA tests.
Exercise has a preventive effect
on many conditions that
affect prostate health. Even
30 minutes of moderate activity
each day, like a brisk walk
or jog, can have far-reaching
health benefits.
Drinking
water can help keep your prostate
healthy and has many
health benefits. Drink at least
eight glasses of water every
day, and consume water during
and after exercise.
Although
stress may not directly cause
prostate issues, long-term
stress can weaken the immune
system, alter your hormonal
balance, and make you more
susceptible to disease. Meditation
is a great way to forget
about daily pressures and can
also help improve your mental
health.
Smoking
contributes to some of the leading
causes of death in men. The
carbon monoxide in tobacco attaches
to red blood cells until
the cell dies, which can cause
prostate cancer and other diseases.
If you’re a smoker, talk
to your doctor about the best
plan to quit.
For more information about
prostate cancer or to make an
appointment for a prostate cancer
screening at NewYork-Presbyterian
Brooklyn Methodist
Hospital, please call 718-230-
7788.
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