Study finds possible link between heart disease and prostate cancer
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Men who have a heart condition can save money on medical costs by purchasing cheap Canadian drugs that can improve their levels of cholesterol, blood pressure and other variables. New research from the Duke Cancer Institute suggests that poor cardiovascular health may be a risk factor for prostate cancer.
In order to explore the relationship between heart disease and malignancies in the prostate, the scientists analyzed data collected from 6,390 men enrolled in a larger cancer drug trial. About 550 subjects had a history of coronary heart disease at the start of the study. They tended to be older and heavier while having higher levels of cholesterol and blood pressure.
Results showed that two years into the study, those with heart disease were 24 percent more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than those with no cardiovascular complications. After four years, that rate went up to 74 percent.
This association remained even after controlling for factors such as high blood pressure and a need for statins. If further investigations verify the link between heart disease and prostate cancer, lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise may help fight the malignancy.
"What's good for the heart may be good for the prostate," said researcher Jean-Alfred Thomas II, MD.
The study is published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
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