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    What are the risk factors with Prostate cancer?

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  • Dr Stuart Menogue

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    Dr Stuart Menogue is a specialist Urological Surgeon located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and North Shore. His special interests include Robotic Surgery for the treatment … View Profile

    While the exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown, certain factors may increase the risk of developing the disease. These risk factors include:

    Age: Prostate cancer is more common in men over the age of 50, and the risk increases with age.

    Family History: Having a close relative with prostate cancer increases your risk.

    Ethnicity: African-American men are at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer.

    Diet: A diet high in red meat and low in fruits and vegetables may increase the risk.

    Sedentary Lifestyle: Lack of regular physical activity may contribute to the risk.

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