Apparent Mendelian inheritance of breast and colorectal cancer: chance, genetic heterogeneity or a new gene?

It is not uncommon for cancer geneticists to be referred families with apparently Mendelian co-inheritance of breast and bowel cancer. Such families present a particular problem as regards the intensity of their screening for these diseases and the utility of genetic testing. Many 'breast-colon...

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Main Authors: Lipton, L, Thomas, H, Eeles, R, Houlston, R, Longmuir, M, Davison, R, Hodgson, S, Murday, V, Norbury, C, Taylor, C, Tomlinson, I
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2001