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09/04/2013
Aggressive Cancer Gene Discovered
Researchers have discovered an aggressive prostate cancer gene, also linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Scientists say that men with the BRCA2 gene are not only more likely to get prostate cancer, but are also more likely to develop aggressive tumours and have the poorest survival rates.
Adding that these men should be treated quickly to save lives.
It is understood that around one in every 100 men with prostate cancer will have the BRCA2 mutation.
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Scientists say that men with the BRCA2 gene are not only more likely to get prostate cancer, but are also more likely to develop aggressive tumours and have the poorest survival rates.
Adding that these men should be treated quickly to save lives.
It is understood that around one in every 100 men with prostate cancer will have the BRCA2 mutation.
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Report highlights successful fight against prostate cancer
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Scientists have announced that they are testing new drugs that could be used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Currently, advanced prostate cancer is treated with hormone therapy. However, this only works for a short period of time, after which there are few other options for the patient, apart from palliative care.
16 May 2012
New Info Revises Opinion On Cancer Drug
A prostate cancer drug should be given to NHS patients, a health watchdog has said. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) revised its recommendations on the drug Abiratone after fresh information from the manufacturer, Janssen. Experts have welcomed the draft guidance.
New Info Revises Opinion On Cancer Drug
A prostate cancer drug should be given to NHS patients, a health watchdog has said. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) revised its recommendations on the drug Abiratone after fresh information from the manufacturer, Janssen. Experts have welcomed the draft guidance.
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