Prostate Cancer Canada

Risk Factors

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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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Environmental Factors

Men who work in certain jobs have a higher likelihood of developing prostate cancer. Working in agriculture is linked to a 40 per cent increase in risk. The culprit is the chemical carcinogens (cancer-causing chemicals) that are found in some insecticides.

There is also a link between exposure to lead and prostate cancer, possibly because lead damages prostate cells and lowers the levels of zinc which prevents cell damage.

In November 2006, the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine reported that firefighters are at significantly higher risk of developing prostate cancer. Researchers believe there is a direct connection between the chemicals they are exposed to when they put out fires and their increased risk.

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Finally, there seems to be a link between asbestos and prostate cancer but not enough research has been done in this area.

A great article by Brian Topp "Cancer's Gift"... Brian, thanks for sharing such a personal story. http://bit.ly/cHqrBL
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