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African American men see biggest survival gain from healthier lifestyles post prostate cancer diagnosis

Last updated: March 4, 2025 5:04 am
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A recent study conducted by multiple institutions, including the University of Southern California, University of Hawaii, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, has shed light on the importance of healthier lifestyle and dietary behaviors after a prostate cancer diagnosis. The research findings suggest that adopting healthier habits post-diagnosis can lead to improved survival rates.

One of the key findings of the study was the significant association between healthier lifestyle choices and reduced prostate cancer-specific deaths, particularly among African American men. The research revealed that African American men with higher lifestyle scores had a 54% lower risk of dying from prostate cancer compared to those with lower lifestyle scores. This is crucial information considering African American men face the highest risk of prostate cancer-specific death in the United States.

Prostate cancer continues to be a leading cause of cancer-related death among men in the U.S., prompting researchers to delve into modifiable behaviors that could potentially improve outcomes. Previous studies have suggested that factors such as diet and exercise can play a significant role in enhancing prognosis for prostate cancer patients.

The study, titled “Race and Ethnicity, Lifestyle, Diet, and Survival in Patients With Prostate Cancer,” published in JAMA Network Open, utilized a prospective cohort approach to examine the impact of healthy lifestyle and dietary patterns on survival outcomes. Participants in the study were men aged 45 to 75 who were diagnosed with nonmetastatic prostate cancer between 1993 and 1996.

The research measured lifestyle and dietary quality using various indices, including the 2021 Prostate Cancer Behavior Score and the Healthy Eating Index–2015. The results indicated that adopting healthier habits post-diagnosis was associated with lower all-cause mortality, primarily driven by a reduction in cardiovascular disease deaths.

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African American participants in the study showed significant benefits in prostate cancer-specific outcomes with higher lifestyle scores, highlighting the importance of improving lifestyle choices in this demographic. The study also revealed that African American men had lower initial lifestyle scores compared to other groups, indicating a greater opportunity for improvement.

Overall, the findings suggest that African American men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer may benefit significantly from behavioral counseling to address comorbid conditions and improve overall survival rates. The study emphasizes the need for further research in larger and more diverse populations to better understand the impact of lifestyle choices on prostate cancer outcomes.

In conclusion, the study underscores the importance of adopting healthier lifestyle behaviors, such as improved diet and increased physical activity, for better survival outcomes for prostate cancer patients, particularly among African American men. This research provides valuable insights that could potentially inform future interventions and treatment strategies for prostate cancer patients.

Reference:
Anqi Wang et al, Race and Ethnicity, Lifestyle, Diet, and Survival in Patients With Prostate Cancer, JAMA Network Open (2025). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.60785

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