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Microsatellite instability in sporadic colon cancer is associated with an improved prognosis at the population level.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Sept 2001
Samowitz W S, Curtin K, Ma K N, Schaffer D, Coleman L W, Leppert M, Slattery M L
Abstract excerpt
Some previous studies have reported an improved prognosis in sporadic colon cancers with microsatellite instability, whereas others have not. In addition, relatively few of those reporting an improved prognosis controlled for tumor stage or were population-based. Therefore, we evaluated the relationship between microsatellite instability and prognosis, tumor stage, and other clinical variables in a...
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