Enlarged Prostate May Raise Bladder Cancer Risk in Diabetics

Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) may be a significant risk factor for bladder cancer among patients with type 2 diabetes,a new findings suggest. Metformin may protect against bladder cancer in men with BPH. Among the men with BPH, those who underwent surgical procedures for BPH had a higher incidence than those who did not . Metformin use was associated with a significant 28% decreased risk for men of all ages and a 26% decreased risk for men aged 60 years and older.