Genetic cause of 15 percent of colorectal cancer diagnoses identified

(University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center) Up to 15 percent of colorectal cancers show a genetic mutation known as DNA mismatch repair deficiency, or dMMR. Until now, little has been known about how the mutation behaves in rectal cancer patients, what causes dMMR, and which treatments may be most effective.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-07/uotm-gco071816.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - July 18, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news