Genetic marker may predict early onset of prostate cancer
Friday, May 15, 2009 - 11:35
in Health & Medicine
ORLANDO (May 15, 2009)--Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers have identified a genetic marker that is associated with an earlier onset of prostate cancer in Caucasian men who have a family history of prostate cancer. If the data are confirmed, the marker may help clinicians personalize prostate cancer screening.
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