Molecular epidemiology of prostate cancer: hormone-related genetic loci

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Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in most Western countries. Despite its high morbidity and mortality, the etiology of prostate cancer remains obscure. Although compelling laboratory data suggest a role for androgens in prostate carcinogenesis, most epidemiologic data, including serological and genetic studies, are inconclusive. In this...

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