Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Paul asks

Q: Things to do to prevent prostate cancer?

I heard messaging an enlarged prostate can help prevent prostate cancer. I massage mine a couple of times a week with a flexible anal dildo. Sometimes I can even ejaculate doing so. Am I helping any?

Also, I heard that prostate cancer cells feed on semen. Does masterbating 2 or 3 times a week help prevent the cancer also?

My PSA runs between a 4.5 and 5.5 and holding. My urologist set a 6.0 as my baseline since it has been this high. Digital exam every 6 months has shown no lumps. I have had 2 biopsies - no cancer.

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Jay Motola

7/28/09 11:52am

There is no evidence that routine prostate massage has any benefit with regards to decreasing the likelihood of developing prostate cancer.

Dan

6/26/09 11:35am

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your question. I've passed it along to one of the doctors on our site. We'll let you know when a reponse has been posted. In the mean time, you might want to check into the Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer, and see what lifestyle changes might be helpful in minimizing your risks.

-Dan

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