Found 7 genes that can increase the likelihood of prostate cancer, British researchers reported. The study, which was conducted this year showed a close relationship of prostate cancer with a family history of the disease. Scientists samples were collected from 10,000 men. Genes were present for more than half of men with prostate cancer. Prostate cancer - the most common form of cancer in men UK. In Britain today there is no exact diagnosis program for prostate cancer. Despite the fact that there are some developments in the diagnosis of this disease - to identify tests for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and can be signs of disease. According to rough estimates of 10-15% of men with high PSA and the need for prostate biopsy to agree only 2-3% for any type of treatment in the future. According to Professor Ros Eeles from the Institute of Cancer Research, any detection of defective genes for new approaches to the treatment of the disease and more accurate diagnosis.
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