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Family history and risk of renal cell carcinoma: results from a case-control study and systematic meta-analysis.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Mar 2009
Clague Jessica, Lin Jie, Cassidy Adrian, Matin Surena, Tannir Nizar M, Tamboli Pheroze, Wood Christopher G, Wu Xifeng
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We conducted a case-control analysis, a family-based population analysis, and a meta-analysis to assess the role of family history of cancer and kidney cancer in association with the risk of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). A total of 325 cases and 329 controls were identified from an ongoing case-control study of RCC. Study variables were assessed through 45-minute structured face-to-face interviews. In the...
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