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Prostate Cancer Causes

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Updated August 16, 2006

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Question: Prostate Cancer Causes
What causes prostate cancer?
Answer: Unfortunately, scientists have yet to discover what causes prostate cancer. It is unclear why one man will develop the prostate cancer and another won't. Although prostate cancer causes have yet to be found, researchers have identified known risk factors for prostate cancer. Risk factors are things that can increase your chance of developing a disease.

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Reference: NIH Senior Health

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