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Scientists find gene marker for prostate cancer

Cap'n Refsmmat
in Politics

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Scientists have found a genetic "marker" that indicates a 60% greater chance of acquiring prostate cancer in those men who have the gene, which may also help explain why black men are much more prone to the disease.

 

It appears that the genetic marker appears with twice the frequency in blacks than whites, although this variation has not been explained. Researchers hope to use the discovery to tell which men to follow more closely and check more frequently for the cancer, and it will most likely help in early detection and treatment of the cancer.

 

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060507/ap_on_he_me/prostate_cancer

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