The exact causes of prostate cancer are not known but there are some risk factors that increase the chances of prostate cancer. The chances increase with age.

While it is seen in less than 1 percent of men under 50, 4 out of every 5 cases are above the age of 65. Genetics plays an important role as it is seen that those having a family history are more prone. Testosterone is also considered as being involved in the growth of prostate cancer.
Recently it is seen that sexually transmitted infections increase the risk factors for the development of this cancer. There are some other reasons which are still not proven but are considered strongly as the causes of prostate cancer. These include obesity, diet, high in fat and environmental factors like chemicals and toxins. The exact causes of prostate cancer are not known but there are some risk factors that increase the chances of prostate cancer. The chances increase with age. While it is seen in less than 1 percent of men under 50, 4 out of every 5 cases are above the age of 65. Genetics plays an important role as it is seen that those having a family history are more prone. Testosterone is also considered as being involved in the growth of prostate cancer. Recently it is seen that sexually transmitted infections increase the risk factors for the development of this cancer. There are some other reasons which are still not proven but are considered strongly as the causes of prostate cancer. These include obesity, diet, high in fat and environmental factors like chemicals and toxins.