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What is the definition of Familial Prostate Cancer?
Familial prostate cancer is a cluster of prostate cancer within a family. Most cases of prostate cancer occur sporadically in people with no family history of the condition. However, approximately 5% to 10% of prostate cancer cases are believed to be primarily caused by a genetic predisposition to the condition. In many families, the underlying genetic cause is unknown; however, some of these cases are caused by changes in the BRCA1, BRCA2, HOXB13, or several other genes. Other cases are likely due to a combination of gene(s) and other shared factors such as environment and lifestyle. High-risk cancer screening at an earlier age is typically recommended in men who have an increased risk for prostate cancer based on personal and/or family histories.
What are the alternative names for Familial Prostate Cancer?
  • Familial prostate cancer
  • Hereditary prostate cancer
  • Prostate cancer, familial
  • Prostate cancer, hereditary
Who are the top Familial Prostate Cancer Local Doctors?
Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
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Endeavor Health Medical Group

2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 3000, 
Glenview, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Brian T. Helfand, MD, a urologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in urologic oncology and the treatment of prostate conditions. His clinical expertise includes minimally invasive surgery, advanced laparoscopy and procedures using the da Vinci robotic system. Dr. Helfand treats conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer and urinary dysfunction using personalized and evidence-based approaches. Dr. Helfand is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Aquablation, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Helfand is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Referral may be required
675 N St Clair St Ste 20-150, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
Experience:
58+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

William Catalona is a Urologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 58 years. Dr. Catalona is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Bacterial Prostatitis, Prostatectomy, and Vasectomy. Dr. Catalona is board certified in American Board Of Urology - Urology (Certified).

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Urology | Hematology | Oncology
Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Urology | Hematology | Oncology
Referral may be required

Duke Cancer Center

20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
Experience:
34+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

I specialize in the care of patients with urologic cancers – mainly prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer and testicular cancer. A cancer diagnosis is one of the scariest things that can happen to someone. For many of our patients, they don’t necessarily feel different or look different, but they are scared to death. The most important thing you can get from Duke is real understanding of your particular case and what your options are. Knowledge is so reassuring and empowering for patients, especially those recently diagnosed with cancer. When you’re first diagnosed, you have to put your trust in a care team, and that’s hard to do if you don’t already know them. As the largest cancer center in North Carolina, Duke has great reputation and experience, which helps many patients chose Duke for their care. But we grow and develop our trust with patients because of who we are as people and how much expertise and care we bring to each case. Dr. George is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy.

What are the latest Familial Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials?
Hereditary Leiomyomatosis Renal Cell Cancer (HLRCC): Identification of the Disease Gene, and Characterization of the Predisposition to Renal Cancer

Summary: This study will investigate what causes hereditary leiomyomatosis renal (kidney) cell cancer, or HLRCC, and how the disease is related to the development of kidney tumors. Leiomyomas are benign (non-cancerous) tumors arising from smooth muscle. HLRCC can cause various health problems. Some people develop red bumps on their skin that can be painful at times. Some women with HLRCC can develop leiomy...

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A SMART Design to Optimize the Delivery of TEMPO - a Tailored, wEb-based Psychosocial and Physical Activity Self-Management PrOgram for Men With Prostate Cancer and Their Caregivers

Summary: Men with prostate cancer and their family caregivers face many physical and emotional challenges from the cancer itself and its treatment(s), which often lead to high anxiety. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of protecting our physical and mental health, and the complex responsibilities that caregivers have in supporting their loved ones. To improve the health of men with prostate cance...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center