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Study Identifies Genetic Mutations Associated With Cancer Risk For Hereditary Cancer Syndrome

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Among various genetic mutations for individuals with Lynch syndrome, a hereditary cancer syndrome that carries a high risk of colon cancer and an above-normal risk of other cancers, researchers have identified mutations associated with a lower cancer risk and mutations associated with an increased risk for ovarian and endometrial cancer, according to a study in the June 8 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on cancer. The study is being published early…

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