Genes Increase Prostate Cancer Risk

Researchers have recently discovered a series of gene markers that when in the presence of family history of prostate cancer increase the risk of over 900%. According to researchers, these markers can easily be identified in a blood or saliva sample. The new genetic test complements the current methods that rely on physical symptoms, age, race, family history, and PSA screens.

Though the test will help patients identify the disease more accurately and quickly, it does not show who is at risk for developing the aggressive form of prostate cancer. The research is currently underway in trying to identify this form. Not every man is at high risk of prostate cancer, but for the few who are have hope that they will be able to identify the cancer early enough with the help of these gene markers.

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