Gut Microbiome as a Lifestyle Risk Factor Associated with Prostate Cancer

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Authors

Michael A. Liss · South Texas Veterans Health Care System

James R. White · Resphera Biosciences

Molly Doris · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Zhao Lai · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Teresa L Johnson-Pais · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Robin J. Leach · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Abstract

The gut microbiome may serve as a lifestyle risk factor for prostate cancer, but it is not intended to guide biopsy decisions. The implications of this study hinge on the potential for modifiability of the microbiome that could be tested in future clinical trials on prostate cancer risk reduction.

Topics & Keywords

Gut microbiota and health Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Urology Focus

DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2026.01.001

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