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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
Dr. Scott E. Eggener
Urology
Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Dr. Scott E. Eggener
Urology

University Of Chicago

355 E Grand Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
888-824-0200
Languages Spoken:
English
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Scott Eggener is a Urologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Eggener is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Eggener is currently accepting new patients.

William J. Catalona
Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Dr. William J. Catalona
Urology
Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Dr. William J. Catalona
Urology
675 N St Clair St Ste 20-150, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
312-695-8146
Experience:
58+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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William Catalona is a Urologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Catalona has been practicing medicine for over 58 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Bacterial Prostatitis, Prostatectomy, and Vasectomy.

 
 
 
 
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William K. Kelly
Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Dr. William K. Kelly
Oncology
Elite in Familial Prostate Cancer
Dr. William K. Kelly
Oncology

Jefferson Cancer - Honickman Center

1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 14, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-955-8874
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William Kelly is an Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Orchiectomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Familial Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials?
Development and Exploring the Efficacy of a Dyadic Co-learning Intervention for Patients With Prostate Cancer and Their Spouses
Development and Exploring the Efficacy of a Dyadic Co-learning Intervention for Patients With Prostate Cancer and Their Spouses
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 09, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This study aims to help patients with prostate cancer and their spouses cope better with the challenges of cancer by learning and supporting each other together. The investigators will test an 8-week Dyadic Co-learning Intervention, which includes weekly learning topics, a mobile app, and professional support. The goal is to improve their physical symptoms, emotional well-being, and resilience. Pa...

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A Phase 2 Pragmatic Clinical Trial to Evaluate Administration of Cancer Therapy in the Patients' Homes Versus in Clinic in Black Men With Advanced or Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A Phase 2 Pragmatic Clinical Trial to Evaluate Administration of Cancer Therapy in the Patients' Homes Versus in Clinic in Black Men With Advanced or Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: This phase II trial evaluates the impact of cancer therapy in the patients' home compared to in the clinic on safety, side effects, patient preference, and satisfaction in Black men with prostate cancer that has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes (locally advanced), that has increasing prostate-specific antigen after treatment (biochemically recurrent) or that has spread from where it first st...

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