Genetics of Prostate Cancer (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version

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Changes to This Summary (03/16/2018)

The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this summary as of the date above.

Introduction

Updated National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) as reference 36.

Added text to include metastatic prostate cancer as part of the criteria that may warrant referral for genetic consultation.

Genes With Potential Clinical Relevance in Prostate Cancer Risk

Updated NCCN as reference 33.

Interventions in Familial Prostate Cancer

Updated NCCN as reference 12.

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