Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer: What You Should Know

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https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra/magazine-archives/fall-2018/genetic-testing-for-prostate-cancer-what-you-should-know

#1: Tack, det var bra information! Här är ett utdrag som jag tycker sammanfattar det viktigaste:

"If you have prostate cancer along with a family history of breast, colon, ovarian, pancreatic or prostate cancer, and your doctor doesn't bring up the possibility of genetic testing, ask about it," Dr. Morgan suggests. Men with prostate cancer that hasn't spread beyond the prostate, who don't have a family history of the disease, are not advised to get genetic testing, according to the guidelines.

The second group of men who may want to think about genetic screening are those with metastatic prostate cancer. Metastatic prostate cancer is cancer that has spread beyond the prostate. A recent study found inherited genetic mutations are present in roughly 12 percent of men with metastatic prostate cancer, which can have major implications for a treatment plan in these men.

Drugs known as PARP inhibitors are shown to be useful in treating inherited prostate cancer. Certain chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments also may be more useful in men with genetic mutations. "It is a good example of personalized medicine," Dr. Morgan said. "Over time, we will be able to match up these patients' biologic markers with care plans that will be most effective for them.

Jag undrar om det finns DNA-tester för prostatacancer-generna i Sverige.

Ingen aning om detta är tillförlitligt!

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