Surgical implications of colorectal cancer genetics.

doi:10.1016/j.soc.2005.08.002

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Surgical implications of colorectal cancer genetics.

Surgical oncology clinics of North America - 1 Jan 2006

Rodriguez-Bigas Miguel A, Chang George J, Skibber John M

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The applications of genetics in colorectal cancer are not limited to identifying germ-line mutations in genetically predisposed individuals. Reports on the use of molecular genetic markers as prognostic factors and for assessing the response to therapy are common in the literature. As the primary caregiver in the majority of these cases, the surgeon needs a basic knowledge of colorectal genetics and their...

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