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An effect from anticipation also in hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer families without identified mutations.
Cancer epidemiology - 1 Oct 2009
Timshel Susanne, Therkildsen Christina, Bendahl Pär-Ola, Bernstein Inge, Nilbert Mef
Abstract excerpt
Optimal prevention of hereditary cancer is central and requires initiation of surveillance programmes and/or prophylactic measures at a safe age. Anticipation, expressed as an earlier age at onset in successive generations, has been demonstrated in hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC...
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