Obesity is a risk factor for prostate cancer, expert warning – City

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Obesity is a risk factor for several diseases, including prostate cancer and, according to data from the National Cancer Institute (INCA), 596,000 cases of the disease (including all types) are expected to be registered in Brazil by the end of the year. year. .

It is the month of the fight against prostate cancer and the Blue November brings an alarm for men to take care of themselves because this type of cancer is the second most common disease in men and the third that kills the most. Along with prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, heart attack and stroke are also part of the ghosts that haunt the male universe.

Antelmo Sasso Fin, a specialist in metabolism and bariatric surgery, warns men that, in the case of prostate cancer, scientific studies point out that obesity, a high-fat diet and a sedentary lifestyle favor the development of prostate cancer and they can even stimulate some types of more aggressive tumors.

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“Obesity is related to prostate cancer in several ways, it can interfere with the measurement of prostate specific antigen (PSA) by causing a dilution of this substance in the blood, it can even hinder digital rectal examination and interfere with prognosis. But I must emphasize that these situations are being studied, ”he says.

Antelmo stresses the importance of having a balanced and balanced diet, as well as medical monitoring to maintain weight and exercise.

“Physical activity is useful because it affects metabolism, insulin and glucose levels. Adequate food and exercise are essential to fight obesity and, consequently, reduce the risk of cancer.”