Mechanisms driving evolution of aggressive prostate cancer

Division Of Basic Sciences - Nci

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Abstract

Using cutting edge technologies including next generation sequencing of laser capture microdissected formalin-fixed tissue, we are comparing the genomic and transcriptomic profiles of high grade prostate cancers (that have progressed to Gleason score 7 or higher) to indolent cancers (Gleason score 6 prostate cancers from an active surveillance cohort). We hypothesize that a switch in the early natural history of the tumor sets an aggressive fate that can be detected early, guiding options for management and treatment.