High triglycerides linked with prostate cancer recurrence


The risk of prostate cancer recurrence may go up for those with a higher triglyceride count, this link may help healthcare providers in the treatment of the cancer.

A new study has linked high triglyceride levels with biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer.

Among men who had surgery for prostate cancer, those with elevated triglyceride levels before surgery were 35% more likely to show signs of a cancer recurrence than men with normal preoperative levels.

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