Causes of Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer Library

The cause of prostate cancer isn't fully understood at present, but you are more likely to develop prostate cancer if: you're over 50 you have close relatives who have had prostate cancer several women in your family have had breast cancer - you may have inherited a faulty gene which may increase your risk of prostate cancer you're African-Caribbean or African-American your diet is high in fat you're overweight