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The risk of colorectal cancer in individuals with mutations of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene: An English population-based study.
Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society - 1 May 2023
Birch Rebecca J, Peckham Daniel, Wood Henry M, Quirke Philip, Konstant-Hambling Rob, Brownlee Keith, Cosgriff Rebecca, Consortium Genomics England Research, Burr Nicholas, Downing Amy
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BACKGROUND: Studies have demonstrated a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) in individuals with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), and also a potentially increased risk in carriers of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) mutations. Life expectancy for those with CF is rising, increasing the number at risk of developing CRC. METHODS: The incidence of CRC amongst individuals with CF was...
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