Prostate Cancer, Nutrition, and Dietary Supplements (PDQ®)–Patient Version
Introduction
Men in the United States get prostate cancer more than any other type of cancer except skin cancer. It is found mainly in older men. In the United States, about one out of five men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer do not die of it.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a form of treatment used in addition to (complementary) or instead of (alternative) standard treatments. CAM treatments generally are not considered standard treatments. Standard treatments go through a long and careful research process to prove they are safe and effective, but less is known about most types of CAM treatments.
CAM use among prostate cancer patients is common. Studies of why prostate cancer patients decide to use CAM show that their choice is based on medical history, beliefs about the safety and side effects of CAM compared to standard treatments, and need to feel in control of their treatment. .
CAM treatments used by prostate cancer patients include certain foods, dietary supplements, herbs, vitamins, and minerals.
This PDQ summary has sections for specific foods and dietary supplements used by prostate cancer patients to prevent or treat prostate cancer:
Each section includes the following information for each food or dietary supplement:
- How it is given or taken.
- Results of studies done in people.
- Side effects or risks.
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) information.
Note: A separate PDQ summary on PC-SPES is also available.
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