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Gene Variant Boosts Prostate Cancer Risk by Up to 12-Fold

1/31/2025

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Inherited variants of the WNT9B gene can dramatically heighten prostate cancer risk, with male carriers facing a staggering 2- to 12-fold increase, according to groundbreaking research from Vanderbilt University. Published in JCO Precision Oncology, this study underscores the critical need for genetic testing, paving the way for earlier detection and more effective treatment strategies in the fight against this complex disease.

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Inherited variants of the WNT9B gene can dramatically heighten prostate cancer risk, with male carriers facing a staggering 2- to 12-fold increase, according to groundbreaking research from Vanderbilt University. Published in JCO Precision Oncology, this study underscores the critical need for genetic testing, paving the way for earlier detection and more effective treatment strategies in the fight against this complex disease.