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Cancer is ubiquitous and one of the leading causes of death in both so called first world and developing countries. The commonest non-cutaneous malignancy in men is of the prostate with a lifetime cumulative risk of 9%.This translates to 1 in 6 men getting prostate cancer (PCa) at some time in their life.

There has been a flurry of concerns in the media recently about the alleged risks of developing Prostate Cancer (PCa) from supplementation with Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids (Om3&6). Prof Shingai Mutambirwa The Head of Urology at MEDUNSA provides some perspective.

Prostate Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines The Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa

Study shows that black men in the Western Cape presented with higher grade and stage disease and higher PSA and received potentially curative treatment less often

This study investigated if the addition of radiotherapy improves overall survival in men with locally advanced prostate cancer managed with androgen deprivation therapy