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New Delhi, April 06, 2019 :
In theory, prostate cancer cells can spread anywhere in the body. In practice, though, most cases of prostate cancer metastasis occur in the lymph nodes and the bones.
More commonly prostate cancer metastasis can occur in the:
- Bones
- Lymph nodes
- Lungs
- Liver
- Brain
Rare locations of prostate cancer metastasis include:
- Adrenal glands
- Breasts
- Eyes
- Kidneys
- Muscles
- Pancreas
- Salivary glands
- Spleen
Can pomegranate juice slow the growth of prostate cancer?
Mayo Clinic Excerpts: Some research suggests that drinking pomegranate juice may slow the progression of prostate cancer.
1. In a study of men with recurrent prostate cancer and rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, researchers found that taking pomegranate juice extract significantly slowed the rate at which PSA was rising (PSA doubling time). A longer PSA doubling time can indicate that the cancer may be progressing less rapidly. But this study did not use a control or placebo group. Nor did it measure overall survival.
2. Another study found that the length of time it took for PSA to double after surgery or radiation for prostate cancer was significantly longer in men who drank 8 ounces (237 milliliters) of pomegranate juice daily for up to two years. Other studies have found that certain compounds in pomegranate juice inhibited the growth of prostate cancer cells in the laboratory.
Although pomegranate juice is generally safe, there is evidence that it may affect how your body processes certain prescription medications. Those medications include the blood thinner warfarin and some drugs used to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
The Author of this article is Dr K K Aggarwal
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