Other death risks may be higher for prostate cancer patients

A new study finds some men with prostate cancer may have increased risks of dying from causes other than the cancer itself,Researchers found that when men had their prostate cancer diagnosed after developing symptoms — and not after screening tests — they had heightened risks of dying from heart problems or other cancers.

However, they say it’s not clear what to make of the findings at this point. Mainly, they raise questions for future studies.