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Prostate Cancer Risk Registry and the FCCC Biosample Repository

Health and family history information and blood samples are collected as a resource for researchers who are interested in studying the causes, prevention, detection, diagnosis, or treatment of prostate cancer.

Determining Preferences and Utilities for Prostate Cancer Treatment

One-on-one interviews are conducted with men to determine their treatment preferences when faced with different health situations

Familial Clustering and Prostate Cancer Genetics

Family history and its relationship to risk as well as basic research into several genes that may predispose men to prostate cancer.

Interactive Technology for Prostate Cancer Education and Risk Counseling

We are developing an interactive tool that assists in the education and risk counseling process.

Quality of Life Issues in Cancer Treatment

An assessment of several quality of life issues in men with and without prostate cancer.

Risk Perception and Risk Communication

An evaluation of how men perceive their risk for prostate cancer and developing methods to communicate risk.