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Colon Cancer
New findings in the area of colon cancer detailed
March 16th, 2006
Data on colon cancer are outlined in reports from the United States and Taiwan. Study 1: The estrogen receptor-beta gene in women is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. According to a report from the United States, "Estrogen and androgens are thought to be involved in the etiology of colorectal cancer. We evaluated genetic variants of the estrogen receptor genes (ERalpha and ERbeta) and the androgen receptor gene (AR)." "We used data from two large case-control studies of colon (n=1,580 cases and 1,968 controls) and rectal (n=797 cases and 1,016 controls) cancer," explained M.L. Slattery...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-03-16)
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