Colorectal Cancer in Iran: Molecular Epidemiology and Screening Strategies
Purpose. The increasing incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the past three decades in Iran has made it a major public health burden. This study aimed to report its epidemiologic features, molecular genetic aspects, survival, heredity, and screening pattern in Iran. Methods. A comprehensive liter...
Main Authors: | Roya Dolatkhah, Mohammad Hossein Somi, Mortaza Jabbarpour Bonyadi, Iraj Asvadi Kermani, Faris Farassati, Saeed Dastgiri |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Cancer Epidemiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/643020 |
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