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CIBC commits $150,000 to Prostate Cancer Canada
Funds going to Canadian BRCA 1/2 Prostate Cancer Network that will collect data on male carriers of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations who are at risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
RSM Richter commits $150,000 to Prostate Cancer Canada
Funds to support innovative Canadian BRCA 1/2 Prostate Cancer Network and the fight against the most common cancer to afflict Canadian men.
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Risk Factors
No one thing causes prostate cancer, but research has pinpointed a variety of factors that may lead to the disease. Some factors, such as
diet
and
weight
can be controlled, while others such as
age
,
environmental factors
,
ethnicity
and
family history
cannot be changed.
In this section you will find information on prostate cancer risk factors and learn about the steps you can take to lower your chances of developing the disease.
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