# Low testosterone linked to 18% higher risk of dying from cancer

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-11-08T10:10:50+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261104012301.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/low-testosterone-linked-to-18-higher-risk-of-dying-from-cancer-490327/

A major international study tracking more than 26,000 men found that very low testosterone levels were associated with an 18% higher risk of dying from cancer later in life. Surprisingly, testosterone itself showed no clear link to prostate cancer, although two other sex hormones did. Researchers believe low testosterone could be an important early warning sign of future health risks, particularly

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