Article
Food and nutrient intakes and K-ras mutations in exocrine pancreatic cancer.
Journal of epidemiology and community health - 1 Jul 2007
Morales Eva, Porta Miquel, Vioque Jesús, López Tomás, Mendez Michelle A, Pumarega José, Malats Núria, Crous-Bou Marta, Ngo Joy, Rifà Juli, Carrato Alfredo, Guarner Luisa, Corominas Josep M, Real Francisco X
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: No studies have investigated the relation between K-ras mutations and dietary factors in exocrine pancreatic cancer (EPC), and fewer than 10 studies have done so in other neoplasms. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Incident cases of EPC were prospectively identified, and interviewed face-to-face during hospital admission. Food and nutrient intakes were measured with a food frequency questionnaire. Logistic...
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