Prostate news article, February 2008
GENE BREAKTHROUGH LIFTS HOPE OF PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING FOR EVERY MAN
Article by Mark Henderson, Science Correspondent, The Times |
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A set of 12 genes that are linked to prostate tumours has been identified, raising the prospect of a revolution in screening for the most common male cancer.
The discoveries by three research teams, one based in Britain, have doubled the known tally of genes that influence the disease, which is diagnosed in 35,000 British men each year and kills 10,000. They could help the development of tests that reveal those who have the highest inherited risk, and lead to new treatments.
Dr Ros Eeles, of the Institute of Cancer Research in Sutton, southwest London, who led the British study, is being funded in part for this research by Prostate UK under Project 2006/12.
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