Metabolic risk factors in prostate cancer

Cancer. 2011 May 15;117(10):2020-3. doi: 10.1002/cncr.25749. Epub 2010 Nov 29.

Abstract

The biology of prostate cancer is influenced by the metabolic profile of each individual. We examine the evidence available interlinking prostate cancer with obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic syndrome components.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Blood Glucose
  • Cholesterol / blood
  • Diabetes Mellitus / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metabolic Syndrome / complications*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Risk Factors
  • Testosterone / blood
  • Triglycerides / blood

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Triglycerides
  • Testosterone
  • Cholesterol