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Genetically determined risk of keratinocyte carcinoma and risk of other cancers.
International journal of epidemiology - 30 Aug 2021
Dusingize Jean Claude, Olsen Catherine M, An Jiyuan, Pandeya Nirmala, Liyanage Upekha E, Law Matthew H, Neale Rachel E, Ong Jue-Sheng, MacGregor Stuart, Whiteman David C
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BACKGROUND: Epidemiological studies have consistently documented an increased risk of developing primary non-cutaneous malignancies among people with a history of keratinocyte carcinoma (KC). However, the mechanisms underlying this association remain unclear. We conducted two separate analyses to test whether genetically predicted KC is related to the risk of developing cancers at other sites. METHODS: In the...
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