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Understanding how genetic ancestry may influence cancer development.

TitleUnderstanding how genetic ancestry may influence cancer development.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2022
AuthorsLord BD, Martini RN, Davis MB
JournalTrends Cancer
Volume8
Issue4
Pagination276-279
Date Published2022 Apr
ISSN2405-8025
KeywordsHumans, Neoplasms, Racial Groups
Abstract

Of the multifactorial determinants that lead to cancer health disparities among race groups, quantified genetic ancestry has begun to expand our knowledge beyond self-reported race. However, it is essential to study these biological determinants in the context of social determinants to truly improve clinical tools and achieve equitable survival outcomes.

DOI10.1016/j.trecan.2021.12.006
Alternate JournalTrends Cancer
PubMed ID35027335

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