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Prostate Cancer and Obesity

The relationship between obesity and the risk of prostate cancer.

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Jan 13, 2026
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How is PSA doubling time calculated in clinical practice and which formula is recommended?

PSA doubling time (PSADT) is calculated by fitting an exponential (log-linear) model to serial PSA values and using PSADT = ln divided by the slope of ln(PSA) versus time; this log‑slope method is the...

Jan 12, 2026

What are the main risk factors for prostate cancer in men?

The principal, well-established risk factors for prostate cancer are advancing age, race/ethnicity (notably higher risk in men of African descent), and a family history or inherited genetic mutations;...