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Genome-wide association study identifies possible genetic risk factors for colorectal adenomas.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Jul 2013
Edwards Todd L, Shrubsole Martha J, Cai Qiuyin, Li Guoliang, Dai Qi, Rex Douglas K, Ulbright Thomas M, Fu Zhenming, Delahanty Ryan H, Murff Harvey J, Smalley Walter, Ness Reid M, Zheng Wei
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BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death, and most colorectal cancer usually arises from colorectal adenomas. Removal of polyps reduces mortality from colorectal cancer. Colorectal adenomas are known to aggregate in families; however, the genetic determina...
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