Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic

Prevention

Prostate cancer can't be prevented. However, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing this disease. For more information, see the topic Prostate Cancer.


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Author: Kathe Gallagher, MSWLast Updated: July 24, 2006
Medical Review: Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology/Oncology

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