Epigenetic Drift in Colorectal Cancer-It's Probably Later Than You Think

The analysis of age-related methylation changes in patients with colorectal cancer indicates that tumors have their origins earlier in life than previously suspected. The implication is that healthy lifestyle modifications designed to prevent colorectal cancer should be adopted early in life. .

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Published in:Cancer research (Chicago, Ill.) Ill.), 2019-02, Vol.79 (3), p.437-438
Main Author: Sapienza, Carmen
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The analysis of age-related methylation changes in patients with colorectal cancer indicates that tumors have their origins earlier in life than previously suspected. The implication is that healthy lifestyle modifications designed to prevent colorectal cancer should be adopted early in life. .
ISSN:0008-5472
1538-7445
DOI:10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-18-3806