Can prostate cancer be prevented?

There is still a lot of controversy regarding the prevention of prostate cancer.  Some physicians believe anti-androgen drugs, such as finasteride and dutasteride, can prevent prostate cancer. However, others are skeptical, and believe anti-androgens only slow the progression of well-differentiated tumors while allowing higher-grade elements to emerge as the dominant elements in the tumor. In randomized trials, men taking these drugs were less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer.  However, whether the drug’s use will affect the cancers aggressiveness and translate into a lower death risk is still unknown. Some physicians believe that general health measures might reduce the risk of prostate cancer, such as eating and maintaining a normal body weight, a healthy diet, being physically active and visiting the doctor on a regular basis. However, the best practice to prevent prostate cancer is to live and practice a healthy lifestyle.