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Sex disparities in cancer

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Sex is a key biological factor affecting the development of many cancer types. There are considerable differences between male and female subpopulations in terms of cancer incidence, prognosis and mortality. Recent studies have extensively characterized the sex-biased molecular changes in cancer patients. Further efforts should be made to develop sex-specific cancer prevention and therapeutic strategies.

Source: Cancer Letters

DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2019.08.017

Authors: Yizhi Zhu, Xiaoyan Shao, Xueyan Wang, Lingxiang Liu, Han Liang

Institutions: Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Sex and Gender in Healthcare

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550