Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Asked 7 months ago

What are the risk factors for prostate cancer?

My father recently got diagnosed with prostate issues, and I'm starting to worry about my own health. Can you tell me what things increase the risk for prostate cancer? Just trying to understand it better for prevention, if possible.

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Rajiv Sharma Rajiv Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Haan bhai, age is the biggest factor here. Generally, after 50 or 60, the risk increases a lot, and if your father or brother had it, then you have to be extra careful, na. Regular health checkups after a certain age are a must.

Vijay Verma Vijay Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

My father was recently diagnosed and I am feeling so anxious now. Am I at a very high risk too because of this? Does anyone else have a family history and how often do you guys go for tests to stay safe?

Harish Patel Harish Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

We cannot control our age or genes, but we can control our lifestyle. Eating more fresh tomatoes, green tea, and soy products is said to be good for prostate health, along with daily physical activity. Just keep your weight in check and do your yearly medical checkups.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Listen clearly, don't ignore frequent urination or weak urine flow. The primary risk factors are old age, family history, and a high-fat diet. Go get a PSA blood test done if you are over 50; there is no need to feel shy about prostate health.

Rahul Shinde Rahul Shinde Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Yaar, my grandfather had this, and actually, the doctors told us that age is the main culprit. It rarely happens to young guys, but if you have a family history, you should start screening early. Don't worry, if caught early, it is highly treatable.

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Ramanathan Iyer Ramanathan Iyer Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Just like managing my thyroid requires regular blood tests, prostate health also needs constant monitoring as we age. Obesity and genetics are known risk factors. Please make sure you visit your doctor regularly and don't skip your annual screenings.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

For busy professionals, we often ignore health screenings. If you have a family history of prostate cancer, you are at a much higher risk. Book a yearly health package that includes a PSA test—it takes just ten minutes and gives complete peace of mind.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I was reading an article about this recently. Apparently, race and geography also play a part, and a diet very heavy in red meat and dairy might increase the risk too. It's interesting how much diet can influence these things.

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