Chemoprevention of carcinogenesis in familial tumors.

Author: IshikawaHideki

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Among familial cancers, chemoprevention has been studied for familial adenomatous polyposis, hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancers, and familial breast cancers. This report reviews the studies on chemoprevention in familial adenomatous polyposis. A large number of clinical trials have been perf...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10147-004-0417-1

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Chemoprevention: Fighting Familial Cancers

Family history of cancer can be a daunting reality. It's like the shadow of a sandstorm looming over your future. Chemoprevention is like building a sand wall to protect yourself from the storm's wrath. This study focuses on chemoprevention for familial adenomatous polyposis, a genetic condition associated with an increased risk of colon cancer. The researchers reviewed clinical trials examining various chemopreventive agents, including sulindac, COX-2 inhibitors, and vitamins. While sulindac and COX-2 inhibitors show promise, further research is needed to determine their efficacy and safety.

Finding the Right Sand Wall for Cancer Prevention

Chemoprevention for familial adenomatous polyposis is a promising area of research, but like building a sand wall, it's not a simple task. While sulindac and COX-2 inhibitors show promise, more research is needed to ensure their effectiveness and safety. It's like finding the right sand wall material and construction method for optimal protection.

Understanding Risk and Finding Solutions

This research highlights the need for continued investigation into chemopreventive strategies for familial cancers. By understanding the risks and finding effective solutions, we can build stronger sand walls to protect individuals from the threat of these devastating diseases.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

Chemoprevention for familial adenomatous polyposis is like building a sand wall to protect against a potential cancer storm. While researchers have made progress in finding promising agents, more research is needed to determine their efficacy and safety, ensuring we build the right sand wall for optimal protection.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2004-12-09
  2. Date Revised 2013-11-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

15375706

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1007/s10147-004-0417-1

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