Search
Movember
PCC Homepage
Prostate Cancer
What is the Prostate?
What is Prostate Cancer?
How Common is Prostate Cancer?
Causes and Risk Factors
Prevention
Symptoms
BPH
Prostatitis
Diagnosis
Early Detection
Digital Rectal Exam
PSA Test
Biopsy
Ultrasound
Clinical Testing and the Gleason Grade
CT Scan
Bone Scan
Treatment
Active Surveillance
Experimental and Alternative Therapies
Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
External Beam Radiation
Brachytherapy
Hormone Therapy
Chemotherapy
Complementary Therapies
Palliative Therapies
Recurrence/Metastases
Treating Recurrence
Hormone Resistant PCa
Life Beyond Cancer
Following Up
Lifestyle Changes
Diet
Exercise
Supplements
Stress Reduction
Managing Treatment Effects
Incontinence
Erectile Dysfunction
Infertility
Hormonal Changes
Bowel Problems
Confronting Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Recommended Readings
Books From Your Library or Bookstore
Free Information from PCCN
Multimedia
Support Groups
Find a Group Near You
British Columbia
The Prairies
Toronto & 905 Region
Ontario
Quebec
The Maritimes
Newfoundland & Labrador
Groups from Coast to Coast
Start a New Group
Contact Your Regional Rep
Add/Change Your Group Info
Join A Virtual Support Group
Discover What's New
Issues
Sustainability
About the Network
Advocacy
Donate
Privacy Policy
National Conference
2011 Information
2010 Information
2009 Information
2008 Information
2006 Information
Political Action
What We Do
Mailing List
News and Announcements
Newsletters
Archived CPCN Newsletters
PCCN Barrie (Man to Man)
PCCN Brampton
PCCN Calgary
PCCN Comox Valley
PCCN Durham Region
Kelowna
PCCN Newmarket
PCCN Markham
PCCN Montreal West Island
Newfoundland & Labrador (In Touch)
PCCN Ottawa
PCCN Owen Sound
PCCN Pictou County
PCCN Regina
PCCN Surrey
PCCN Toronto (Man to Man)
PCCN Winnipeg
Other Newsletters and Magazines
PCCN News
Our Voice
Resources
Links
Order Support Materials
In The News
Well-Done Meat Consumption May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk
Research into the dietary habits of about a thousand men from the Cleveland area has found that a high consumption of meats, especially of red meat prepared by grilling, is positively associated with an increased risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer. This particular study, which was led by Dr. John Witte of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has a number of limitations, but it does add support to other investigations connecting meat consumption with cancer risk.
Toronto researchers speculate regarding a link between prostate cancer and oral contraceptive use
Very preliminary and speculative research, designed to spark further inquires, suggests that there may be a connection between oral contraceptive use and rising rates of prostate cancer. One theory is that the widespread use of birth-control pills in various populations may result in a higher level of estrogen in the environment, which might, in turn, increase prostate cancer risk.
Click For Information Archive
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect Canadian men. Statistics show that 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with this disease.
In this section of the Prostate Cancer Canada Network website, you will find information on the prostate, prostate health, and the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of prostate cancer.
Men newly diagnosed might also want to consult our booklet
Just Diagnosed: A Guide for Men and their Loved Ones
, available free while supplies last. (See
Free Information from PCCN
.)
A wealth of information is also available from the Prostate Cancer Canada site.
Both PCCN and PCC have archives of news items that document prostate cancer research and inform men about support group and advocacy issues. Use the "Search" button to find exactly what you are looking for on both sites.
Did you know? Rates of prostate cancer in men are comparable to rates of breast cancer in women. #1in7men.
Follow Us On Twitter
GIVE NOW!
Ethics and Accountability
About Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer News
Careers
Receive updates and be the first to find out what's new at PCC.
Prostate Cancer Canada
2 Lombard Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto
Ontario M5C 1M1, Canada
info@prostatecancer.ca
Telephone: 416-441-2131
Toll-free: 1-888-255-0333
Fax: 416-441-2325
© 2011 - Prostate Cancer Canada - Charitable Registration Number: BN 89127 0944 RR0001
Design and Development
Inorbital