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Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing prostate cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease.
Clinical Trials to Prevent Prostate Cancer
Check for prostate cancer prevention trials from NCI's PDQ® Cancer Clinical Trials Registry now accepting patients. The list of clinical trials can be refined by location, stage of disease, drug, and other features.
The Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial
A collection of material about a study designed to see whether the drug finasteride (trade name Proscar) can prevent prostate cancer in men ages 55 and older.
The SELECT Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial
A collection of material about SELECT (Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial), which will determine whether these two dietary supplements can protect against prostate cancer.
Genetics of Prostate Cancer (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the genetics of prostate cancer, including information about specific genes and family cancer syndromes. The summary also contains information about screening for prostate cancer and research aimed at prevention of this disease. Psychosocial issues associated with genetic testing and counseling of individuals who may have hereditary prostate cancer syndrome are also discussed.
Understanding Gene Testing
Illustrates what genes are, explains how mutations occur and are identified within genes, and discusses the benefits and limitations of gene testing for cancer and other disorders.
Search: Cancer Genetics Services Directory
Directory of professionals who provide services related to cancer genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing.
Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary in which the validity and utility of genetic tests are discussed and important genetic terms are defined.
Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle
An interactive site about cancer risk and how you can make informed decisions about lowering your risk.
Obesity and Weight Gain Linked to Prostate Cancer Mortality
A study in the Feb. 15, 2007, issue of the journal Cancer shows that obese men are more likely to die from prostate cancer than men of normal weight, though no more likely to actually develop the disease.
Agricultural Pesticide Use May Be Associated With Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer
Exposure to certain agricultural pesticides may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer among pesticide applicators, according to a large study looking at the causes of cancer and other diseases in the farming community.
Questions and Answers
Vasectomy and Cancer Risk
This fact sheet describes the possible relationship between vasectomy and the risk of prostate and testicular cancer. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 3.26
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