What is the role of genetics in prostate cancer?
- Author
- Amber Smith
- Published
- Mon 12 Aug 2019
- Episode Link
- https://www.upstate.edu/informed/2019/0812-what-is-the-role-of-genetics-in-prostate-cancer.php
Gloria Morris, MD, PhD Gloria Morris, MD, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) (photo by Jim Howe) Prostate cancer has a significant genetic component, and the disease shares some of the same genetic mutations as some forms of breast cancer. Medical oncologist Prostate cancer has a significant genetic component, and the disease shares some of the same genetic mutations as some forms of breast cancer. Medical oncologist Gloria Morris, MD, PhD Gloria Morris, MD, PhD, explains how this can impact a man's risk. For more information on genetic counseling at Upstate, call 315-464-3510 or, explains how this can impact a man's risk. For more information on genetic counseling at Upstate, call 315-464-3510 or click here. click here.
