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Advanced prostate
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What you should know about somatic<\/span> and germline genetic testing<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are somatic<\/mark>
and germline<\/mark>
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If you have advanced prostate cancer<\/span>, there are two types of genetic tests (somatic<\/span> and germline<\/span>) that are important to help guide your treatment choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can these
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Getting both<\/strong> somatic<\/span> and germline genetic testing<\/span> will give you and your doctor the most complete understanding of your treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding<\/mark>
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Understanding the basics of your test reports will help you ask questions and talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Talking with
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It’s a good idea to ask about somatic<\/span> and germline genetic testing<\/span> during your appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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