Single nucleotide polymorphisms and the risk of developing a second primary cancer among head and neck cancer patients: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) survivors are at increased risk of developing a second primary cancer (SPC). Along with the environmental risk factors, genetic factors have been associated with a potential increased susceptibility to SPC development. We aim to identify the Single Nucl...

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Main Authors: Ilda Hoxhaj, Vladimir Vukovic, Stefania Boccia, Roberta Pastorino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Cancer
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08335-0