Prostate Cancer Genes
Prostate Cancer Genes
Researchers have found 5 genes that increase the risk for an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
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" Five gene variants are linked to a 50% increased risk of death from prostate cancer. Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center analyzed the blood of prostate cancer patient and down by gene that we're linked to an aggressive form of prostate cancer. They've patented the panel of -- and hope to develop the cat that can be used in conjunction with traditional method of screening for the disease."
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