Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to identify affected individuals in families with prostate
cancer and to use this information to identify genetic markers closely-linked to the disease
gene.
Study summary:
The purpose of this study is to identify affected individuals in families with prostate
cancer and to use this information to identify genetic markers closely-linked to the disease
gene.
Criteria:
Families will be identified with two or more first degree relatives affected with prostate
cancer or with one male with prostate cancer that developed before age 55.
Must have clinical evidence of prostate cancer in the family.