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Cytokine candidate genes predict the development of secondary lymphedema following breast cancer surgery.
Lymphatic research and biology - 1 Mar 2014
Leung Geraldine, Baggott Christina, West Claudia, Elboim Charles, Paul Steven M, Cooper Bruce A, Abrams Gary, Dhruva Anand, Schmidt Brian L, Kober Kord, Merriman John D, Leutwyler Heather, Neuhaus John, Langford Dale, Smoot Betty J, Aouizerat Bradley E, Miaskowski Christine
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BACKGROUND: Lymphedema (LE) is a frequent complication following breast cancer treatment. While progress is being made in the identification of phenotypic risk factors for the development of LE, little information is available on the molecular characterization of LE. The purpose of this study was to determine if variations in pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine genes were associated with LE following breast...
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