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No one can really say what the exact causes of prostate cancer are. But research has shown that the following are contributing factors:
Testosterone: the male hormone does not cause prostate cancer but it feeds its growth.
Age: men over 50 are at risk of prostate cancer and as they get older the risk increases.
Heredity: if a man's father or older sibling has had prostate cancer, he is at increased risk.
Genetics: researchers have found that genetic flaws are responsible for many cancers.
Diet: studies have shown that a diet that is high in animal fat could increase a man's risk of developing prostate cancer. A diet high in fruits and vegetables, however, might decrease the risk. - ehealthmd.com; medicalnewstoday.com; medicinenet.com