With cancer running rampant, second only to heart disease in the United States, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men. Statistics show that at least 80 percent of men under the age of 80 have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. There are very few signs, but it can be identified by pain and discomfort when men urinate. Over two million men in the United States are survivors of prostate cancer, and because it is so common, it only makes sense to consult a physician if there is any discomfort.

The prostate gland is an almond shaped gland that is a part of the male reproductive system. It is located above the rectum and winds around the urethra, which explains why pain in urination is a good indicator of prostate cancer. This type of cancer is typically found in men over 55, and is especially dangerous because it is difficult to detect, which allows it to easily spread to other organs.

Cancer is the same disease wherever it is detected in the body. The toxic cells multiply out of control in that general area, and as the malformed cells multiply, they force the healthy cells to be damaged. This is how a tumor is formed. The National Cancer Society already reports 238,590 new cases in 2013 with 29,720 deaths. This form of cancer is out of control, and it is up to the male population to stop it.

Prevention
The exact cause of cancer has not been determined in recent research, but many professionals attribute external conditions to the body that react internally to be a primary cause. Researchers believe that the inherited gene, and the food, medicines and environmental conditions are all major contributors to cancer because they instigate free radicals to reproduce.

Scientists have found that certain medicines, chemicals and preservatives contribute to the malformed cells multiplication. Steroids in animals that are then sold to the public are also attributed to creating cancer cells. Grass fed beef and free-range chicken should be consumed instead.

Pesticides, environmental pollution and chemically laden water are also contributors. If the male population could reduce these toxic factors there is a good chance that they could prevent more cancer from being diagnosed. Eliminating sugar from the diet would immeasurably help in prevention of cancer growth because defective cells feed on sugar, and reproduce damaged, cancerous cells.