Prostate News Archive

14-Jun-2007

BRCA2 Carriers At Increased Risk For Deadly Form Of Prostate Cancer (Science Daily)

Carriers of a BRCA2 variation specific to Iceland are more likely to develop aggressive and lethal prostate cancer than noncarriers, according to a new study. Mutations in the BRCA2 gene are associated with increased prostate cancer risk, but it has been unclear whether they are related to progression of the disease.

BRCA2 carriers at increased risk for deadly form of prostate cancer (EurekAlert!)

Article: Tryggvadóttir L, Vidarsdóttir L, Thorgeirsson T, Jonasson JG, et al. prostate Cancer Progression and Survival in BRCA2 Mutation Carriers. J Natl Cancer Inst 2007; 99: 929-935

Prostate cancer nurse appointed (BBC News)

A dedicated prostate cancer nurse is appointed at the Royal Cornwall Hospital after a fundraising appeal.

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