Unlocking the potential-vitamin D in prostate cancer prevention
作者机构:Division of UrologyDepartment of SurgeryJohn F Kennedy Medical CenterMonrovia 100010Liberia
出 版 物:《World Journal of Clinical Oncology》 (世界临床肿瘤学杂志(英文版))
年 卷 期:2024年第15卷第2期
页 面:169-174页
学科分类:1002[医学-临床医学] 100214[医学-肿瘤学] 10[医学]
主 题:Cell Cholecalciferol Prevention Prostate cancer Vitamin D
摘 要:Prostate cancer poses a significant health challenge globally,demanding proactive prevention *** editorial explores the emerging role of vitamin D in prostate cancer *** traditionally associated with bone health,vitamin D is increasingly recognized for its broader impact on immune function,cellular signaling,and cancer *** studies suggest an intriguing link between vitamin D deficiency and elevated prostate cancer risk,particularly in regions with limited sunlight ***,vitamin D regulates cellular processes,inhibiting unchecked cancer cell growth and bols-tering immune *** prevention strategies,considering individual factors,are deemed essential for harnessing the full potential of vitamin *** unlock this potential,the future calls for robust research,public awareness campaigns,dietary improvements,and vigilant medical *** efforts are poised to pave the way toward a future where vitamin D stands as a sentinel in prostate cancer prevention,ushering in hope and improved health for men worldwide.