What to eat when you have prostate cancer
Focus on heart-healthy, plant-based eating
Limit saturated and processed fats
Choose healthier fats instead
Fill your plate with fruits, vegetables and whole grains
Avoid red and processed meats
Eat eggs in moderation
Consider soy foods
Limit added sugar and refined carbohydrates
Adopt a Mediterranean diet
What about other diets, such as ketogenic or paleo diets?
Special nutrition considerations depending on treatment type
Hormone therapy
Radiation therapy
Surgery
Supporting treatment through nutrition
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By Mayo Clinic Staff
When you're living with prostate cancer — whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment or in survivorship — what you eat can support your overall health.
No single food can cure prostate cancer or guarantee it won't return. But research shows that long-term eating patterns may influence how the disease progresses. Just as important, your diet can help protect your heart and bones — two areas often affected by prostate cancer treatments.
Prostate cancer often grows slowly. Many people live with it for years. They either monitor the cancer closely, called active surveillance, or monitor it after treatment. That makes everyday lifestyle habits, including nutrition, especially meaningful over time.
Here's what experts recommend.
