Journal article
Abstract 43: The Colon Cancer Family Registry: A major resource for post-GWAS gene-environment studies.
Aung Ko Win, Daniel D Buchanan, Noralane M Lindor, Robert W Haile, Polly A Newcomb, Loic Le Marchand, Steven Gallinger, Hopper L John, Casey Graham, Mark A Jenkins
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention | American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) | Published : 2012
Abstract
Abstract Background: The Colorectal Cancer Family Registry (Colon CFR) has served as an international resource for studies of the genetics and epidemiology of colorectal cancer (CRC) since 1997. It is the largest family-based resource in the world for the study of CRC and other cancers, such as endometrial cancer, that occur in CRC families. The Colon CFR has recruited participants via six institutions: Cancer Care Ontario, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Mayo Clinic, University of Hawaii, University of Southern California Consortium, and University of Melbourne. Methods: CRC cases were recruited from both population-based cancer registries and family ca..
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