Genomics to personalize care of prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers for men in the United States. Nurse practitioners need to understand oncology care and potential applications of genetic and genomics for men with prostate cancer. Genetic testing options are available to assist in decision making regarding screening for prostate cancer and the treatment of prostate cancer. Translating and integrating genomic test results can assist health care providers, patients, and their families to determine optimal and personalized oncology care in prostate cancer.