Genetic alteration in hereditary colorectal cancer.

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Colorectal cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to cancer aetiology. About 15-20% of all colorectal cancers are familial. Approximately 6% of colorectal cancers can be attributed to recognizable heritable germline mutations. The discovery of genes responsible for inherited forms of colorectal cancer have the potential to improve cancer risk...

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