How true that too much intake of vitamin A(as beta - carotene) boost the prostate cancer?

According to the news paper i have read. Taking those vitamin containing (beta - carotene).Taking much of this will expose you to prostate nor lung cancer.Any reason that this can harm our physical health?

How true that too much intake of vitamin A(as beta - carotene) boost the prostate cancer?
Yes i heard this also, although the risk is significantly increased if you smoke.
Reply:For PROSTATE CANCER the patient can take following recomendations





Soya Protein Isolate 25 gm daily with meal


Omega 3 fatty acids 1 softab daily with meals


Vitamin E [400 IU] 1 tablet daily with meals


Multivitamin/minerals 1 tablet daily with meals


Saw Palmetto 160 mg twice daily in


between meals