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Family history of cancer in children and young adults with colorectal cancer.
Medical and pediatric oncology - 1 Nov 1999
Bhatia S, Pratt C B, Sharp G B, Robison L L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Family history of colorectal cancer among adult patients has been reported in the literature. Although extremely rare in children, colorectal cancer in this population may represent a unique group in whom genetic factors play a significant etiologic role. The aim of the present study was to assess genetic contribution, as measured by family history, to the development of colorectal cancer in probands...
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