Massive gene hunt aims to unlock prostate Cancer's family secrets
NCT ID NCT01737242
First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This large study looks at the DNA of nearly 24,000 men with prostate cancer to find inherited genes that increase risk. It focuses on younger men and those with a family history, where genetics likely play a bigger role. The goal is to understand why some families have higher rates of the disease, not to test a new treatment.
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Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital
Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5GP, United Kingdom
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