Over the past few years, with the increased focus on the idea of “personalized” medicine, we have become increasingly informed about and focused on correlations between genetics and genomics and risk for prostate cancer. However, … READ MORE …
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A new study has confirmed an initial finding that the rare G84E mutation (also known as rs138213197) in the HOXB13 gene is a significant driver of risk for prostate cancer among men with a family history of the disease. … READ MORE …
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For those interested in “brushing up” on their understanding of the risks associated with hereditary and familial forms of prostate cancer, we recommend a brief article in the April issue of the AUA News, which summarizes a “state of the art” lecture to be given by the author at the upcoming annual meeting of the American Urological Association. … READ MORE …
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THE "NEW" PROSTATE CANCER INFOLINK 