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Screening of BMPR1a for pathogenic mutations in familial colorectal cancer type X families from Newfoundland.
Familial cancer - 1 Apr 2018
Evans Daniel R, Green Jane S, Woods Michael O
Abstract excerpt
The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) reports one of the highest incidence rates of familial colorectal cancer (CRC) worldwide. The NL population is an invaluable resource for studying genetic disorders because of a unique ancestry, and a willingness to participate in research studies. Familial colorectal cancer type X (FCCTX) describes a cluster of families with strong predisposition for CRC,...
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