Prostate Cancer Family Tree Prostate Cancer Family Tree Family history is a risk factor for prostate cancer. Having one close relative with a prostate cancer diagnosis may double your risk of getting the disease. It is also important to know about a family history of breast, ovarian, or pancreatic cancers. Gene mutations found in those cancers have been identified in prostate cancer and linked to more aggressive disease.We encourage you to use this information in conversations with your healthcare team about prostate cancer and related topics. About Prostate Cancer Downloadable Materials Genetic Testing Risk Factors More for You Questions for Your Doctor: Chemotherapy (PDF) If chemotherapy might a treatment option for you, use this list of questions to ask your doctor so you have the information you need. Questions for Your Doctor: Hormone Therapy (PDF) Advanced Prostate Cancer Flyer A Forum for Her Flyer ZERO's Health Equity & Black Men's Prostate Cancer Initiative Programs
Family history is a risk factor for prostate cancer. Having one close relative with a prostate cancer diagnosis may double your risk of getting the disease. It is also important to know about a family history of breast, ovarian, or pancreatic cancers. Gene mutations found in those cancers have been identified in prostate cancer and linked to more aggressive disease.We encourage you to use this information in conversations with your healthcare team about prostate cancer and related topics.
More for You Questions for Your Doctor: Chemotherapy (PDF) If chemotherapy might a treatment option for you, use this list of questions to ask your doctor so you have the information you need. Questions for Your Doctor: Hormone Therapy (PDF) Advanced Prostate Cancer Flyer A Forum for Her Flyer ZERO's Health Equity & Black Men's Prostate Cancer Initiative Programs