Childhood and adult cancer in twins: evidence from the Utah genealogy.

OBJECTIVE: Evidence suggests that the in utero environment may contribute to subsequent development of cancers in childhood and adulthood. Raised levels of estrogen during pregnancy may be the primary in utero etiologic factor. Mothers of twins have higher estrogen levels during pregnancy than moth...

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Main Authors: Neale, R, Mineau, G, Whiteman, D, Brownbill, P, Murphy, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005