New Research Links Low Testosterone Levels to Increased Cancer Risk in Men

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Published: 2026-06-23
Category: health
Source: University of Western Australia
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New research published in 'Lancet Healthy Longevity', led by Professor Bu Yeap from The University of Western Australia, shows that men with very low testosterone levels face a higher risk of both fatal and non-fatal cancer later in life. The study, which analyzed data from over 26,000 men, found an 18% increased likelihood of dying from cancer for those with the lowest testosterone levels, though this link did not hold for prostate cancer.

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