It's pretty much accepted that most men, if they live long enough will develop Prostate cancer. The general medical thinking has been that the cancer develops as a result of the prostate being exposed to Testosterone over the course of a lifetime. So therapy has aimed at reducing testosterone. However, new medical thinking (as demonstrated in the research) has started to make a connection with diminishing Testosterone and Prostate cancer. Very few young men develop Prostate cancer, because, it can be argued, their body is developing normal levels of Testosterone. The thinking now is that as a man ages and his Testosterone levels diminish, this allows for the development of Prostate cancer. It makes sense, if your body naturally produces a necessary hormone, it's unlikely that hormone will cause cancer, except if it starts to diminish, and therefore loses it's protective attributes.
So basically, they haven't a clue what causes prostate cancer. This has the beginnings of the egg debate; are they really good for you, or really bad? The world may never know. Do what makes you happy.
I think it is pretty much accepted that one egg a day is ok - might even be good for you, but more is not..and yes, it appears that researchers haven't found the cause of Prostate Cancer, much the same as many other cancers. I agree with the 'do what makes you happy' sentiment, but it doesn't hurt to take some herbal supplements (saw palmetto, stinging nettle, pygeum) just to hedge your bets. Also, there is a comprehensive med article online recommending that guys supplement with Zinc.
I think that this subject will be better studied as the years go by. I'm skeptical by nature, but if this article is accurate, then it could be the start of a discussion that might help "testosterone" be shed in a much better light in the media. Of course, I'm not holding my breath. Good find.
It's pretty much accepted that most men, if they live long enough will develop Prostate cancer. The general medical thinking has been that the cancer develops as a result of the prostate being exposed to Testosterone over the course of a lifetime. So therapy has aimed at reducing testosterone. However, new medical thinking (as demonstrated in the research) has started to make a connection with diminishing Testosterone and Prostate cancer. Very few young men develop Prostate cancer, because, it can be argued, their body is developing normal levels of Testosterone. The thinking now is that as a man ages and his Testosterone levels diminish, this allows for the development of Prostate cancer. It makes sense, if your body naturally produces a necessary hormone, it's unlikely that hormone will cause cancer, except if it starts to diminish, and therefore loses it's protective attributes.
So basically, they haven't a clue what causes prostate cancer. This has the beginnings of the egg debate; are they really good for you, or really bad? The world may never know. Do what makes you happy.
I think it is pretty much accepted that one egg a day is ok - might even be good for you, but more is not..and yes, it appears that researchers haven't found the cause of Prostate Cancer, much the same as many other cancers. I agree with the 'do what makes you happy' sentiment, but it doesn't hurt to take some herbal supplements (saw palmetto, stinging nettle, pygeum) just to hedge your bets. Also, there is a comprehensive med article online recommending that guys supplement with Zinc.
http://www.cancernetwork.com/prostate-cancer/can-testosterone-treat-pros...
Here is the study reviewed in a little more detail. Interesting and worth remembering.
I think that this subject will be better studied as the years go by. I'm skeptical by nature, but if this article is accurate, then it could be the start of a discussion that might help "testosterone" be shed in a much better light in the media. Of course, I'm not holding my breath. Good find.
I would love to see the bloodwork before the treatment. I wouldn't be surprised to see low test and high estrogen.