Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes in Hong Kong: a Registry's Perspective

Autor: Ho Judy WC, Wei Rockson, Chan Emily MS
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2005
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Zdroj: Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice, Vol 3, Iss 4, Pp 147-154 (2005)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1897-4287
DOI: 10.1186/1897-4287-3-4-147
Popis: Abstract Established in 1995, the Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry aimed at cancer prevention due to hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes in Hong Kong through early detection, timely treatment, education and ongoing research. This article details the history, structure and work of the Registry. A summary is also provided on the results of various research work conducted by the Registry which facilitates the clinical management of hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes in Hong Kong Chinese families.
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