Prostate cancer

Early detection and appropriate treatment essential for prostate cancer

Early detection and appropriate treatment essential for prostate cancer

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According to estimates by the American Cancer Society, there will be 268,490 new cases of prostate cancer in 2022, along with 34,500 deaths from prostate cancer.1 These are staggering numbers that show just how common the disease is among American men. While these numbers are concerning, there is a silver lining: the 15-year relative survival …

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Genetic testing proves important for identifying somatic and germline mutations in prostate cancer

Genetic testing proves important for identifying somatic and germline mutations in prostate cancer

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As the role of genetic testing in clinical practice becomes more prevalent for prostate cancer patients to identify mutations, physicians must consider a variety of factors to determine which patients are candidates for somatic testing and /or germinal. As the role of genetic testing in clinical practice becomes more prevalent in patients with prostate cancer …

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