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Colon cancer: prevalence, screening, gene expression and mutation, and risk factors and assessment.
Journal of environmental science and health. Part C, Environmental carcinogenesis & ecotoxicology reviews - 1 Nov 2003
Ahmed Farid E
Abstract excerpt
Colon cancer detection at an early stage and identifying susceptible individuals can result in reduced mortality from this prevalent cancer. Genetic events leading to the development of this cancer involve a multistage progression of adenoma polyps to invasive metastatic carcinomas. Currently, there is no satisfactory screening method that is highly specific, sensitive, or reliable. Dietary patterns associated...
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