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Tuesday, October, 14, 2008

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Ron Bice
07/13/08
Ron Bice
Category:Prostate Cancer

If I have an enlarged prostate am I at more risk for prostate cancer

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Jay Motola
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Jay Motola, M.D., F.A.C.S. has been practicing general urology since...

Thursday, August 28, 2008

The size of the prostate does not put you at an increased risk for the subsequent development of prostate cancer. However, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, family history, and diet have been identified as risk factors.

 

To learn more, check out our article on Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer.

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