The prognosis for the outcome of the prostate cancer is not that optimistic. The prostate cancer still remains the second most dangerous type of cancer, in America only the lung cancer causes more deaths while all around the world, each year, one in six men gets to be diagnosed with a prostate cancer.
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Cancer is regarded as an abnormal medical condition, developing because of the heavy influence of certain factors that allow the multiplication of the cancer cells and the bad functioning of the mitosis and the apoptotic reaction.

The cancerous cells tend to outlive the normal cells and cause their rapid death; a primary tumor is, in the first stages of cancer, organ-confined but without any proper treatment it will eventually spread to some other surrounding areas or to far distance regions of the body and create some other small and secondary tumors.



The spreading process is rather slow, the tumor doubling its size once every four years and because of this, the survival rate of five years after the initial diagnose is of about ninety eight percent.

These general features of cancer also describe the prostate cancer. The spreading process is done through the lymph system and bloodstream and the malignant tumor can be detected in the early stages only with the help of the screening tests and for a more accurate result, the prostate biopsy.

The screening tests include the digital rectal exam, an examination which sounds and is rather unpleasant but accurate enough to determine the size of the prostate and the prostate specific antigen blood test which is a tumor marker and indicates the levels of the prostate specific antigen which should be low in normal circumstances. The results of the screening tests have to be interpreted by doctors and depending on them, the medical specialist will recommend some future investigations.

This is the moment when the prostate biopsy comes in handy, complemented by some newer methods of detection such as the nomogram or the prostate mapping. If cancer is diagnosed, the grading process and the staging system such as the TNM, tumor, nodes and metastatic system or its alternative, the Whitmore-Jewett staging system, will help determine the exact characteristics of the identified prostate cancer, because it is well known the fact that each cancer is unique, even though you are referring to the same type of cancer.

There are certain factors such as the genetic inheritance, age, race, working environment, alimentation that are to be blamed for the apparition of a prostate cancer and because of that the same type of cancer will develop at different stages, in different periods of time with some different treatment results or medical side-effects in different people.

Certain studies have shown that the folic acid can increase and even double the risk of developing a prostate cancer.

Treatments with aspirin alone had no significant effect on the incidence of prostate cancer but the folic acid increased the risk of prostate cancer with about one hundred and sixty three percent.



The study was published in an editorial issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute and the result obtained after analyzing the effect of supplements on the prostate cancer wasn’t optimistic at all.



The folic acid is also know as Pteroylglutamic acid, Folate, Vitamin B9 or Folacin and is a B vitamin that helps to body in making new and healthy cells. This vitamin is very important especially for pregnant women because it can prevent major birth defects of a baby’s spine or brain but in general, everyone needs folic acid.

The food products that contain certain amount of folate are the leafy vegetables such as asparagus and spinach, dried or fresh beans, lentils, peas, liver products, cereals and breakfast cereals and pasta, sunflower seeds, broccoli, lettuce, orange juice, tomato juice, beer, grapefruit, raspberry, strawberry, corn, etc.

Seek for a doctor’s advice and consult him about what foods should be avoided if a prostate cancer is diagnosed and on what products should you built yourself a future nutritional diet.

Studies published into the Journal of the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2009 showed that selenium and vitamin E had little effect in preventing prostate cancer or other cancers. The study was conducted on a group of 35,000 men aged around 62 divided into four groups for comparing vitamin E alone, selenium alone, selenium and vitamin E combined with placebo.
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The results obtained showed that there is no reduction in prostate cancer just using this treatment. Taking selenium can expose the patient to a slight risk of dermatitis and hair loss. In another study on over 14,000 men comparative test with placebo, vitamin C and E scientist discovered that there are no effects on any cancer. Taking just this vitamin neither produce good results nor bad results. A healthy balanced diet can help the body of patients with prostate cancer to cope with the treatment.

Before considering taking any diet supplements consult your doctor. Taking nutritional supplements or herbal medicines can be a reason for health problems. You can make some changes in your diet without consulting the doctor because it is common knowledge that spicy foods doesn't matter how tasty might be can cause a great problem for you because can irritate the prostate. Tea, alcohol, soda, coffee are better to stay away or to maintain a healthy prostate.

There are at least sixteenth different supplements that can be used in the diet for prostate health. The beta-sitosterol found in sugar cane pulp can be efficient for preventing the appearance of enlarged prostate.  Flax seed or fish oil contain omega-3; ionic minerals are very good for a strong prostate health, there are also vitamins to consider taking to eliminate prostate enlargement.

Don't rely on herbal medicine to treat your prostate cancer only because you have read a positive review about that. Consult your doctor to check the evolution of the cancer. If diagnosed in early stages there is a great chance that the prostate cancer can be cured.

Diet choices are a good way for prostate cancer prevention. Men who have a family history with prostate cancer are prone to developing prostate cancer. Dietary discipline can help reduce the risk of prostate cancer. The diet that includes lots of vegetables and fruits has been proved to lower the risk of cancer.

There are studies with mixed results such the one about the benefits of lycopene from tomatoes. Brocoli, cabbage and cale are proven to protect against prostate cancer. Antioxidants and polyphenols from green tea can prevent lots of health problems and cancer too. One possible explanation for lower prostate cancer found in Asian men is their diet rich in phytoestrogens from soy products and legumes.

There are lots of thing to be done to prevent prostate cancer development. Choosing carefully to follow a good diet can improve the overall health not only prostate health. Eating a healthy balanced meal has proved effective to have strong immunity system. People agree that nutrition is important but seems to not take it serious. Every person that has an interior plant knows that a bad nutrition can affect that plant becouse this can show in a smaller amount of time. Human unbalanced nutrition has long term effect and that’s why people tend to think that there is no direct correlation between this and health problems.

Many polls have proven the benefits miso has on the health of man and animal. The benefits include a lower risk of lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer, as well as protection against radiation. Miso soup and prostate cancer are mortal enemies. But miso soup and prostate cancer are not the only two antagonist elements when it comes to the benefits of miso soup on health.

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Scientists have proven that if you eat one helping of miso soup per day, as do most of the people in Japan, then you considerably reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Miso has a strong effect of alkalinization on the body and it strengthens the immune system to fight infection. The high antioxidant activity of miso receives some anti-aging properties.

Miso helps the body achieve a balanced diet. It can also facilitate other nutrients, as well as beneficial bacteria and enzymes. Miso contains protein, vitamins B12, B2, E, K, choline, linoleic acid and lecithin. The high levels of amino acid tryptophan contained in miso soup make this product be a good choice before going to bed, since Tryptophan is like a natural sleeping pill. Miso helps maintain the skin’s beauty with the high levels of linoleic acid it contains, since linoleic acid is a very important fat acid which helps smoothening the skin without any pigment.

Miso also seems to be a good pick for women who have symptoms of menopause, because it manages to act like estrogen in the body and fulfills the receptors of estrogen. The painstaking and time consuming process of for the decomposition of soy leads to the appearance of stronger bacteria, more beneficial ones, which is why miso soup has such outstanding health benefits.

Research has proven that for cases of breast cancer and prostate cancer, the best timeframe for the fermentation of miso is between 6 months and 2 years. Thus, the conclusion is that miso fermented for 180 days has a very rich color and contains a great deal of healthy microflora.

Also, research has shown that the sodium contained in miso does not have any side effects on people who have an increased sensitivity to salt or suffer from high blood pressure. For cancer cases, studies recommend that patients eat 3 cups of miso per day. The recommended dosage for high pressure in the blood is 2 cups. Also, for the fight against menopause symptoms, specialists recommend between 1 and 3 cups of miso soup per day.

Thus, it stands to reason that miso soup or any other natural treatment is not in the least as beneficial or helpful as a medical treatment or therapy unfolded by a specialist, but it can indeed improve your life and help your symptoms to a greater extent than doing nothing would. So please, follow treatments with miso soup, use miso soup in the attempt to fight cancer but do not rely solely on this form of therapy, because sometimes you are up against a dreadful disease, such as cancer, and no amount of natural therapy will help you in the way some good surgery and some radiation can help you, even if you are feeling some powerful side effects as well.