Abstract

Overview

Prostate cancer is a significant health issue being the most common solid cancer among men globally. This study looks into various established factors contributing to its risk and explores an unconventional potential contributor—magnetic fields from electric guitars.

Contributors to Prostate Cancer

• Age, diet, obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption are well-known contributors.
• Circadian rhythm disruptions, ethnicity (especially Afro-Caribbean), and sexual activity also play roles.

Emerging Hypothesis

The study highlights an original angle involving the lifestyle of male guitarists, particularly those who have used electric guitars. It hypothesizes that electromagnetic fields generated by these instruments might increase prostate cancer risk, an area that remains under-explored but appears to have a speculative link.

Further Investigation Needed

While the findings are still preliminary and based primarily on hypothesis rather than conclusive evidence, they open a new direction for further investigation into how magnetic and electromagnetic fields could potentially influence cancer risks.