Massive gene hunt aims to unlock prostate cancer secrets
NCT ID NCT01737242
First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study looks at the DNA of nearly 24,000 men with prostate cancer to find inherited genetic changes that increase risk. It focuses on younger men and those with a family history, where genes may play a bigger role. The goal is to better understand why some men get prostate cancer, 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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