Hidden DNA Mutation Raises Prostate Cancer Risk Fivefold – And May Help Target Treatment

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 49. My life is different after treatment, and I've learned to embrace it.

Henry Butler holding a bottle of wine.Courtesy of Henry ButlerHenry Butler was diagnosed with an early stage of prostate cancer at age 49.He was given a lot of treatment options and ultimately chose a prostatectomy.It's been five years since his surgery. While he's physically back to normal, his life is forever changed.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Henry Butler, who is a prostate cancer survivor. He lives in the UK with h…

Hidden DNA Mutation Raises Prostate Cancer Risk Fivefold – And May Help Target Treatment

A genetic twist in Ashkenazi Jewish men may both heighten cancer risk and unlock better treatment options.