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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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675 N St Clair St Ste 20-150, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
312-695-8146
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Edward Schaeffer is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schaeffer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Schaeffer is board certified in American Board Of Urology - Urology (Certified). Dr. Schaeffer is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Dr. Russell Z. Szmulewitz
Hematology | Oncology
Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Dr. Russell Z. Szmulewitz
Hematology | Oncology
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UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
Chicago, IL 
888-824-0200
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Russell Szmulewitz is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Szmulewitz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Szmulewitz is board certified in Practicing Since2009 and Medical Oncology. Dr. Szmulewitz is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Dr. Daniel J. George
Urology | Hematology | Oncology
Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Dr. Daniel J. George
Urology | Hematology | Oncology
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Duke Cancer Center Genitourinary (GU) Clinic

20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
919-668-6688
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Daniel George is a Urologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. George is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. George is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Familial Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials?
Collection of Blood From Patients With Prostate Cancer
Collection of Blood From Patients With Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 01, 2026

Background: * It is not fully understood why prostate cancer in some men becomes androgen-independent (no longer responds to anti-androgen medication), but genetics likely plays an important role. * Genes contain the hereditary information that is passed down from parents to children. Although everyone has the same set of genes, individuals can have different forms of the same gene. * Differences in genes may...

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Hereditary Leiomyomatosis Renal Cell Cancer (HLRCC): Identification of the Disease Gene, and Characterization of the Predisposition to Renal Cancer
Hereditary Leiomyomatosis Renal Cell Cancer (HLRCC): Identification of the Disease Gene, and Characterization of the Predisposition to Renal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 31, 2026

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