Prostate Cancer Priority Strategic Plan
since 1991, prostate cancer has been the most frequently diagnosed cancer (other than skin cancers) in Michigan. In 2003, Michigan had the third highest incidence rate of prostate cancer in the nation; 8,119 Michigan men were diagnosed with prostate cancer. African American men in Michigan were diagnosed with prostate cancer at almost one and a half times the rate of Caucasian men in Michigan in 2001.
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Nutrition & Prostate Cancer
Scientific evidence suggests that differences in diet and lifestyle may account in large part for the variability of prostate cancer rates in different countries.
Good nutrition may reduce the incidence of prostate cancer and help reduce the risk of
prostate cancer progression. There are many studies currently being conducted to help
further understand how diet and prostate cancer are related. We do know, however,
that improved nutrition reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, and usually
improves overall quality of life. It is estimated that one-third of cancer deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to diet in adulthood, including diet’s effect on obesity. Additionally, a healthy diet helps to increase energy levels, facilitate recovery, and enhance the immune system
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