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  • Why is prostate cancer so common?

    From Mike Dippel@999:1/1 to All on Mon Jan 19 20:44:04 2026
    Despite old age and genetics being significant risk factors for various cancers, the rate of
    ejaculation could be the sole controllable factor in prostate cancer that men (and, of
    course, women as well) can manage.


    Genes could be the most perplexing element of the equation for the general populace:
    for example, mutated BRCA genes in men   BRCA signifies BReast CAncer, just so you
    know  
    also significantly heighten the likelihood of developing prostate cancer (PCa) among
    numerous other cancers.

    In the altered BRCA scenario, cancers tend to be more aggressive and deadly.

    More info...
    https://www.quora.com/Why-is-prostate-cancer-so-common

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  • From Mike Dippel@999:1/1 to All on Sat Feb 21 22:19:46 2026
    Prostate cancer is common because the prostate is highly sensitive to aging-related
    hormonal changes, especially lifelong exposure to testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.

    Genetic factors, longer life expectancy, inflammation, and widespread screening also
    increase how often it is detected.

    Prostate cancer s high incidence reflects a combination of biology, demographics,
    detection practices, and environment. Key drivers:

    Biology and aging

    Prostate tissue is hormonally active: androgens (testosterone and dihydrotestosterone)
    stimulate cell proliferation, creating opportunities for replication errors over decades.

    Accumulation of somatic mutations and epigenetic alterations with age increases
    malignant transformation risk.

    The prostate s microanatomy (glandular epithelium, areas of chronic inflammation)
    predisposes to focal neoplastic changes.

    More info...
    https://www.quora.com/Why-is-prostate-cancer-so-common

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