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An Urologist and Chief Consultant at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr Chidiebere Ogo, has advised men above 40 years against excessive consumption of alcohol to reduce the risk of prostate cancer
Ogo, who gave the advice in an interview with Newsmen on Wednesday, identified excessive consumption of alcohol, unhealthy lifestyle, excessive sex activities as major factors contributing to increasing cases of prostate cancer.The urologist noted that prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths, particularly in men above 40years.
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“There is a need for men above 40 years old to go for early cancer screening because early detection and appropriate treatments is the key to the survival of the patient,” he said.
The urologist advised the public to live a healthy life,imbibe regular exercise and also take vegetables to build a strong immunity against cancer.