If you are a middle age man, you may think about your risk of developing prostate cancer in the future.
But how do you know if you get it?
This is the million dollar question. Fortunately, a new inexpensive genetic test can give an answer.
Read on to find out more.
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What is prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is a kind of cancer that develops in the prostate gland – a small gland in men that produces seed fluid (the liquid that carries sperm). It is one of the most common types of cancer in older men.
We don’t really know what prostate cancer causes. However, their risk of developing prostate cancer can be: with:
- Old
- Racing
- Family history
- Genetic mutations
- obesity
About one of eight men in Great Britain gets prostate cancer at some point in his lifeAccording to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice).
Prostate cancer are diagnosed every year in around 47,600 people. Around 11,600 die of this disease.
Most people who suffer prostate cancer are older men. The most common age for the diagnosis is between 65 and 69 years. 50% of the new prostate cancer diseases are diagnosed in men aged 70 and over.
There is a special risk for black men. It is estimated that it is estimated Each of four black men gets prostate cancer during their food.
Cancer Research UK Report The almost eight out of 10 (77.6%) men who were diagnosed with prostate cancer in England survive their illness for ten years or more. Nine out of ten men (90%), in which prostate cancer was diagnosed between 15 to 54 or 55-64, survive their illness for 10 years or more compared to 35.6% of men between the ages of 75 and 99.
A new genetic test is the revolutionation of prostate cancer screening
In view of these statistics, as many men should be examined for this disease as possible.
That is why better2 Know is enthusiastic to offer a new one Polygener risk test This can precisely determine your future risk of prostate cancer.
This test used A single saliva sample for evaluation 130 genetic variants In your DNA. In the analysis, these variants offer a unique risk value for prostate cancer.
A Polygener risk score (PRS) is calculated by adding up the weighted effects of these variants, each of which contributes to your overall risk. People with the highest percentile (e.g. the top 10%) are viewed with increased risk. Each PRS is unique for everyone and enables stronger personalized care and tailor -made risk reviews.
If you know your genetic predisposition, you can take measures at an early stage if your condition is easier to treat.
This test also gives you options. Instead of visiting a clinic and creating your blood, you can safely carry out this test in your house with a hometown. Only a saliva sample is needed, which means that everyone who is afraid of needles is tested so that they feel more comfortable.
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PRS tests can replace old diagnostic methods
This new test method is supported by strict research in the field of genetics. In a comprehensive study Published in The New England Journal of MedicineResearchers identified 745 men with high polygenous risk values. These tests helped identify prostate cancer in 187 participants. Cancer would not have been detected in 74 men according to current diagnostic methods.
Until recently, most tests on prostate cancer were blood tests that searched for a prostate -specific anti -antigen (PSA). This antigen is a protein that is produced by both normal and cancer prostata cells.
Most men have some PSA in their blood. While increased PSA levels can indicate prostate cancer, they can also be caused by other, less harmful diseases such as urinary infections. When PSA mirror is identified in the blood, a doctor usually orders additional tests such as an MRI scan or a biopsy.
And yet someone with increased PSA values can be encouraged to subject tests and treatment that they may not need. A 15-year study published in Jama found that the invitations to a PSA test for men without symptoms had little effect on the reduction in prostate cancer.
How do I know if I should be checked?
You should get yours Polygener risk test If:
- You are a man from the age of 40 or older
- You want to be proactive through your health
- You are concerned about your prostate health
- You have a history of prostate cancer in your family
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