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Is prostate cancer hereditary?
Understanding the hereditary and genetic aspects of this disease can provide valuable information to both individuals affected and their families.

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Genetics and prostate cancer
Do you have a family history of cancer? Your doctor might recommend genetic screening.

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Symptoms, risk and screening
Are you over 50 or experiencing urinary problems? Discover why early screening for prostate diseases is important.

From prostate to screening
Learn about the role of your prostate, related diseases, symptoms to watch out for and risk factors.

Genetic predisposition to prostate cancer
Although rare, some hereditary genetic mutations can increase your risk of prostate cancer.

Do you have a curved penis?
Is your penis curved? Does it curve to the left, right, upward, or downward? You have a curved penis and you or your partner want to know why?

Can I prevent BRCA-related prostate cancer?
How to prevent BRCA-related prostate cancer? Can I have a radical prostatectomy or a proactive treatment to prevent prostate cancer?

What is a genetic mutation?
Do you have a significant family history of cancer? Is there a link between prostate cancer and a genetic mutation?

My balls hurt!
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I feel a heaviness in my underwear
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What women should know about prostate cancer
As a woman, you might think that prostate cancer is not your concern because you don’t have a prostate. However, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

Why a health check?
The short answer to this question is to assess your health. This is the starting point for a health check. Could we be in the presence of potential undetected diseases?

10 signs that encourage you to see a doctor
There are many reasons why men will be referred to a specialist, and if you experience any of the following symptoms you should see a family doctor. Here are 10 signs that encourage you to consult. You should also know that unless you go to a private clinic, you cannot consult a specialist directly, such as […]

From your prostate to screening in 5 points
From your prostate to screening in 5 points. Gentlemen, are you over 50 years old, or have you been having urinary problems for some time now? Several diseases can affect your prostate, and it’s important to detect them early. Let’s take a closer look. The size of a walnut, the prostate is located just below […]
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