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Gastric Cancer
Genetic mutations identified for type of gastric cancer
June 18th, 2007
Researchers have identified novel genetic mutations that are linked to hereditary diffuse gastric cancer, with these mutations being due to both independent mutational events and common ancestry, according to a study in JAMA. This study is being released early to coincide with its presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. According to background information in the article, gastric cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death worldwide. There are two major variants of this cancer: an intestinal type and a diffuse type. "A decline in the overall incidence of gastric cancer can be attributed primarily to a decrease of the...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-06-18)
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