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Genetic variations in esophageal cancer risk and prognosis.
Gastroenterology clinics of North America - 1 Mar 2009
Cheung Winson Y, Liu Geoffrey
Abstract excerpt
Investigations into inherited genetic variations in the DNA code (known as polymorphisms) in the field of oncology have provided preliminary support for an association with cancer risks and outcomes. Early studies have highlighted several genes with this potential predictive and prognostic power. However, these studies have had methodological limitations and have produced inconsistent results, making impractical...
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