Massive UK study hunts for prostate Cancer's genetic roots

NCT ID NCT01737242

Summary

This study aims to find inherited genetic changes that increase a man's risk of developing prostate cancer. Researchers are collecting blood samples and family history information from over 23,000 men, focusing on those diagnosed at a younger age or with a family history of the disease. The goal is to understand the genetic causes of prostate cancer to help with future prevention, detection, and treatment strategies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital

    Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5GP, United Kingdom

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