Simple Summary Prostate cancer (PC) is the most common cancer in elderly men, but its
prevention by appropriate dietary interventions remains elusive. In this study, we show that …

Radiation and many chemotherapy agents work to kill cells by inducing free radicals that
damage DNA and proteins. Antioxidants such as vitamin E, β carotene, lycopene, and …

High intake of red meat and/or dairy products may increase the concentration of iron and
calcium in plasma—a risk factor for prostate cancer (PC). Despite our understandings of …

Supplementation with the antioxidant selenium is frequently performed in breast cancer
patients to protect the normal tissue from radiation-induced side effects. However, concerns …

Vitamin E and selenium are the two most popular dietary supplements used to prevent
prostate cancer. The hypothesis that these antioxidants reduce prostate risk is being tested …

Background: Human prostate tissues are vulnerable to oxidative DNA damage. The risk of
prostate cancer is lower in men reporting higher consumption of tomato products, which …

Effects of Selenium on Radiation Responses of Tumor Cells and Tissue Page 1
Strahlentherapie und Onkologie Review Article Effects of Selenium on Radiation …

Abstract Background: Selenium (Se) has been shown to possess cancer-preventive and
cytoprotective activities in both animal models and humans. Recent clinical trials showed the …

Epidemiological evidence associating the decreased risk of prostate cancer with frequent
consumption of tomato products inspired us to conduct a small intervention trial among …

Prostate cancer is the commonest non-skin malignancy in the United States and has a
substantial mortality rate despite the use of PSA-based screening. Furthermore, therapy for …