Family history is a risk factor for prostate cancer. Start a dialogue with your family and complete this family tree tool. Then share this information with those you love and your doctor.
Prostate Cancer Family Tree
Family History
Knowing your family history may help you and your doctor take steps to find cancer early when you have a better chance for treatment success. Family history means cancer that runs in your family. • If someone in your family had prostate cancer, you have a higher risk of getting it, too. • Other cancers in your family also matter, including breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers. • Gene changes from these cancers can be linked to prostate cancer. Not everyone has their family history details. If you are not able to get your family health history from family members, share what you do know. A health care provider can help you understand your risk.
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How To Use This Family Tree
• Fill in the tree with information you know about your family members. • Note any type of cancer. • Include the age when they found out they had cancer, if possible.
Grandfather
Grandmother
Grandmother
Grandfather
Uncle(s)/Aunt(s)
Father
Mother
Uncle(s)/Aunt(s)
Siblings
Siblings
YOU
Children
What To Do With This Information
• Share it with your doctor or a health provider. • If you do not know all the details, share what you know. It may still help guide your care. • Share it with other family members. • Encourage family members to share it with their health care providers. • Ask your health provider if it would help to talk to a genetic counselor. This information does not replace your health care provider’s advice. Always talk to your health care team about your specific care.
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