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How to Identify the Causes of Prostate Cancer. Understanding the causes of prostate cancer
means coming to grips with the risk factors for the disease. Knowing your risk factors
may put your mind at ease. You will need and family history. Step 1. Know that the risk
of developing prostate cancer increases with age. The disease is most common in men over
65. Prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate gland become abnormal, mutate, and
accumulate to form a tumor that grows and invades surrounding tissue. Step 2. Understand
that black men have a greater risk of developing the disease than men of other races. The reason
for this is not known. Step 3. Be aware that prostate cancer runs in families. If men in
your family are prone to the disease, there is an increased likelihood that you may get
it as well. Step 4. Recognize that obesity increases your risk of developing advanced
prostate cancer -- the most difficult form of the disease to treat. So take note -- this
is one risk factor that you have some control over. Did you know In 2006, 28,373 men in
the United States died of prostate cancer.