"Men with prostate cancer more likely to die from other causes." Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health have conducted the largest study (to date) examining causes of death among men afflicted with prostate cancer. Their findings reveal that men may more likely die from preventable conditions, such as heart disease, than from prostate cancer itself. Mara Epstein, lead researcher in this study hopes that physicians will encourage men diagnosed with prostate cancer to partake in a healthier lifestyle, improving their overall health, and leading to a better quality of life.
More information on this study can be found here.
Study mentioned: Epstein MM, Edgren G, Rider JR, Mucci, LA, and Adami HO. Temporal trends in cause of death among Swedish and US men with prostate cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2012 Jul 25 [Epub ahead of print]. PMID 22835388
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