Family History in Prostate Cancer Patients in Taiwan
Family History in Prostate Cancer Patients in Taiwan
To investigate the prevalence of family history in prostate cancer patients in Taiwan and
 evaluate the association of variation of diseases and family history
We retrospectively reviewed the medical charts of prostate cancer patients at NTUH from 1978
 to 2002. The initial presentations, systemic diseases, smoking habits, clinical stages,
 Gleason scores, pathological stages, treatments, and outcome were recorded. Post-hoc
 questionnaires were completed with OPD visits, admission visits, telephone interviews and
 mails. The questionnaires included the family histories of prostate cancer, colon cancer,
 breast cancer, hepatoma and so on. If patients is passed away, the first degree relatives
 will fill the vacant position. The prevalence of family histories of prostate cancers in
 these patients was determined. The associations of family histories and clinical
 presentations were analyzed. Besides, the characteristics of patients with and without
 responses were discussed.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Prostate cancer patients who were recorded at National Taiwan University Hospital from
 1977 to 2002.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Patients or their family who refused our contact or were unable to be contacted