Prostate Cancer Genetics Clinic
Contact Information
Prostate Cancer Genetics Clinic
Yawkey Building, Suite 10B
55 Fruit Street
Boston,
MA
02114
Phone: 617-724-1971
Explore the Prostate Cancer Genetics Clinic
Developed in 2016, the Prostate Cancer Genetics Clinic within the Center for Cancer Risk Assessment (CCRA) was one of the first programs of its kind in the country. Under the direction of Matthew Smith, MD, PhD, and Keyan Salari, MD, PhD, our staff includes specialists in both uro-oncology and genetics.
Patients interested in an evaluation for hereditary prostate cancer meet to discuss personal and family history, as well as to explore genetic testing options. Each patient's history is reviewed with the Prostate Cancer Genetics team and, when appropriate, medical management recommendations are made. Individuals identified as high-risk, based on genetic testing and/or family history, may choose to be followed by one of our high-risk specialists or other members of the high-risk team at the Mass General Cancer Center.
Should You Consider Genetic Counseling?
A visit to our clinic may be right for you if you have a personal or family history of one or more of the following:
- Metastatic prostate cancer
- Prostate cancer diagnosed with Gleason score of 7 or greater
- Prostate cancer in three or more people on one side (maternal or paternal) of the family
- Prostate cancer in an individual of Ashkenazi Jewish descent
- Personal history of prostate cancer with family history of breast, prostate, colon, ovarian, pancreatic, or uterine cancer.
Hereditary Prostate Cancer Diseases
The syndromes most commonly discussed with patients in our clinic include:
- Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (BRCA1/2 information)
- HOXB13 gene mutation
- Lynch syndrome
Clinic Physicians
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- Co-Director, Prostate Cancer Genetics Program
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- Claire and John Bertucci Endowed Chair in Genitourinary Cancers
- Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
- Director, Genitourinary Malignancies Program
Patient Education and Resources
Genetic Testing FAQs
Answers to genetic testing FAQs, by our team of certified genetic counselors.
Prostate Cancer Treatment Program
Learn about the Cancer Center's Prostate Cancer Treatment Program.
Center for Cancer Risk Assessment
Provides genetic counseling and testing for those who may be at risk of hereditary cancer.
The Story Project
The Story Project is our effort to capture the stories from the people in our Mass General Cancer Center community.
Contact the Mass General Cancer Center
Contact us to make an appointment or to learn more about our programs.