Lifestyle factors and risk of sporadic colorectal cancer by microsatellite instability status: A systematic review and meta-analyses.

Conclusions: Lifestyle factors, such as HRT and smoking are differentially associated with the risk of MSI-H and MSS CRC. Further research on associations of lifestyle factors and CRC subtypes is necessary to provide a better understanding of the CRC disease pathway.
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Source: Ann Oncol - February 9, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Carr PR, Alwers E, Bienert S, Weberpals J, Kloor M, Brenner H, Hoffmeister M Tags: Ann Oncol Source Type: research