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A molecular and epidemiological study on bladder cancer: p53 mutations, tobacco smoking, and occupational exposure to asbestos.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Jan 1996
Kannio A, Ridanpää M, Koskinen H, Partanen T, Anttila S, Collan Y, Hietanen E, Vainio H, Husgafvel-Pursiainen K
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In this study, we found an unexpected association (crude odds ratio = 2.8; 95% confidence interval = 0.9-8.4) between definite work-related exposure to asbestos and carcinoma of the urinary bladder in a small group of patients (n = 28) initially recruited as referents for an epidemiological feasibility study on the occupational causes of lung cancer. We extended the study by using molecular methods to examine...
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