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Paper Title

The multistep nature of cancer

Article Type

Research Article

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Publication Info

Volume: 9 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 138-141

Published On

April, 1993

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Abstract

Cancer is a distinct type of genetic disease in which not one, but several, mutations are required. Each mutation drives a wave of cellular multiplication associated with gradual increases in tumor size, disorganization and malignancy. Three to six such mutations appear to be required to complete this process.

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