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Sexual activity linked to prostate cancer risk

January 27, 2009
British researchers have found that the more sexually active a man is in his 20s and 30s, the higher his risk for developing prostate cancer. In a recent study, investigators studied 400 prostate cancer patients and 409 men without the disease. The scientists found that 40 percent of the prostate cancer patients were sexually active (masturbation or sex) at least 20 times a month or more in their 20s, compared with 32 percent of those without prostate cancer. Experts say higher levels of sex hor... Read more »
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Expert & Community Posts

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Preserving Erectile Function During Prostate Cancer Treatment
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

I will now discuss why in some patients with prostate cancer, the nerves can readily be spared... Read more »

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Prostate Cancer Treatment: Watchful Waiting and Cryotherapy
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...confined disease," or cancer that is only within the prostate and has not spread to other organs... Read more »

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Prostate Cancer Surgery and Erectile Dysfunction
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...erection are located very close to the surface of the prostate. These nerves "live" in what I... Read more »

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How Does Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Affect Me?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

The prostate is located immediately beneath the bladder, and surrounds the urethra, the... Read more »

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How Long Do Lupron Injections Work?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motola, If you have had prostate surgery and need salvage radiation, but elect to take... Read more »

Health Guide

Acute Prostatitis: An Overview
Acute prostatitis is an infection of the prostate gland in young or middle age men.   Just for review, the prostate gland is a chestnut sized glandular organ located in men at the entrance/exit of... Read more »
How to Use This Site
Welcome to Prostate Connections. We’ve designed Prostate Connections around three main areas to make it easier for you to navigate: finding the information you need; managing your condition; and ... Read more »
Chronic Prostatitis: An Overview
...vague and poorly understood condition that affects many men, usually in young or middle age.  The prostate gland is a chestnut-shaped glandular tissue surrounding the connection of the outlet of... Read more »
PSA Testing and Screening for Prostate Cancer: When to Start
At What Age Should I Start Getting PSA Tests?The age at which one should first have a prostate cancer screening has been debated.  The recommendations of the American Cancer Society are for all... Read more »
Octogenarians are Not Too Old for Cancer Surgery
Researchers have found that a radical prostatectomy can be a viable option for select octogenarian patients. The findings, which run counter the conventional practice of generally avoiding surgeries... Read more »

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