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Prostate Cancer
Cause
The exact cause of prostate cancer isn't known. But experts believe that your age and family history (genetics) may have something to do with your chances of getting the disease. What you eat may add to your chances of getting it.
The prostate usually gets larger as you age. Having an enlarged prostate (Reference benign prostatic hyperplasia Opens New Window, or BPH) is very common among older men and doesn't increase your chances of getting prostate cancer. But an enlarged prostate is sometimes caused by prostate cancer instead of BPH.
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