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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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2001
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