6 Rare Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer in Black Men

As a Black man, you’ve probably heard of prostate cancer. Perhaps you have family or friends who have it or battled it. Maybe you even know people who have unfortunately died from it.  But did you know that one out of every six Black men will develop this cancer in their lifetime? Or that your chances of getting diagnosed are nearly two times greater than that of white men? While the symptoms of prostate cancer may be easy to pinpoint – difficulty urinating, pain when urinating, constant urinating – knowing the risk factors is not always easy. Here are six rare risk factors you should know. 1. Too Much Milk! Some studies have indicated that excessive calcium, as found in milk, cheese, yogurt, and some greens, may actually be linked to higher rates of prostate cancer. Researchers find that too much calcium can weaken the benefits of Vitamin D in your body, which may be a critical vitamin for controlling the development and spread of prostate cancer.  Studies also indicate that excessive calcium may increase the PSA levels in your body. PSA is a protein made by your prostate, and when levels are very high, something is up! 2. Environmental...