Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the value, if any, of having a genetic profile made for a man with prostate cancer?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
None yet: New discoveries are made everyday regarding the genes prostate cancer. We know that prostate cancer has a genetic component, making it more common in descendents of those with prostate cancer. And we are discovering polymorphisms (variations) in prostate cancer genes that one day may allow us to not only predict which individuals are at risk but also predict who will have more aggressive cancer.
Answered 5/26/2016
6.2k views
For research only: Genetic studies of familial prostate cancers are currently under way. If there is a strong history of prostate cancer in your family, the national cancer institute may be interested in speaking with you to see if you are intersted in providing blood and or tissue samples.
Answered 2/14/2012
6.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
When should men start getting screened for prostate cancer?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What types of surgery are available for men with prostate cancer?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Should men on adt take a 5ar-inhibitor when treating prostate cancer?
13 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What does it mean when a man has loose bowels and who is in recovery of prostate cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is ingesting lots of soy products bad for men by increasing prostate cancer and estrogen?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My grandpa & great grandpa had aggressive prostate cancer & I have multiple genetic markers for it. I am 31. What tests should I have done 2 b safe?
I did a genetics with 23andme; I have a high chance of prostate cancer. Is that grounds to get my psa done prior to turning 45? And make insurance?
Do you recommend genetic testing such as is offered by personalized genomics companies? Prostate cancer seems to run in our family
How would a man be diagnosed with prostate cancer?
What are the odds of a man getting prostate cancer in china?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
