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Slide 5 - Genes and Cancer Diagnosis

		Diagnosis	Malignant Tumors with Metastases
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A cancerous cell undergoes a gradual transformation and often goes undetected for years. Therefore, the identification of the genetic differences among normal, precancerous, and cancerous cells will contribute to a greater understanding of cancer and thereby:

• foster the discovery of genes that directly cause cancer.
• provide a way to identify early precancerous cells.
• improve methods for early detection.
• improve the ability to match patients with appropriate treatment.

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