19 June 2009
The Prostate Cancer Charity Comments On Research Into The Effects Of Green Tea On Men Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer
The Prostate Cancer Charity has commented on a study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association For Cancer Research, which shows that green tea extracts, may help control the progression of the cancer in diagnosed men.
The Prostate Cancer Charity’s Chief Executive, John Neate, said: “There have been several studies into green tea and its potential benefits, but there is, as yet, no conclusive evidence. The results of this study do suggest that there is merit in further research into the effects of extracts of green tea, both in relation to its impact on the prevention of prostate cancer and in controlling progression in men already diagnosed with the disease, as was investigated in this instance.
“Men diagnosed with prostate cancer often look to make changes to their lifestyle and diet which may be beneficial. For instance, these initial positive findings could indicate that green tea could have a place in ‘active surveillance’, where a slow-growing, low risk tumour is monitored for changes and men want to take something which could help keep progression at bay. Potentially, this could mean completely avoiding, in some cases, any of the more usual medical interventions and their associated side effects.”
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For further information contact: Vivienne Francis, Nikki Nagler or Claire Blackburn on 0208 222 7136/7670/7687. Out of hours contact: 0798 432 5001. Email:
Vivienne.Francis@prostate-cancer.org.uk or
Nicola.Nagler@prostate-cancer.org.ukor
Claire.Blackburn@prostate-cancer.org.uk
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men in the UK. Every year in the UK 35,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. One man dies every hour of prostate cancer in the UK.
African Caribbean men are three times more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men.
The Prostate Cancer Charity is striving for a world where lives are no longer limited by prostate cancer. The Charity is fighting prostate cancer on every front - through research, support, information and campaigning.
If you have any queries about prostate cancer, call The Prostate Cancer Charity's confidential Helpline 0800 074 8383 which is staffed by specialist nurses and open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and Wednesdays from 7 - 9pm or visit www.prostate-cancer.org.uk