Inference of genetic ancestry from a multi-gene cancer panel in Colombian women with cancer
Yina T. Zambrano-O,
Alejandro Mejía-Garcia,
P. Daniela Morales
et al.
Abstract:Introduction
Cancer health disparities among racial and ethnic populations significantly burden health systems due to unequal access to early detection, treatment, and healthcare resources. These disparities lead to worse outcomes and increased costs from delayed diagnoses, advanced treatments, and prolonged care. Genetic differences can also influence cancer susceptibility and treatment response, thus analyzing genetic ancestry is essential for uncovering genetic factors that may contribute to t… Show more
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