The Little-Known Genetic Mutation Behind Many Aggressive Cancers | DiscoverMagazine.com - 0 views
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Lottie Peppers on 20 Oct 15This biomarker, called the KRAS-variant, is linked to more cancers than any other known inherited genetic mutation. It is present in 1 out of every 4 people with cancer, and in more than half of people who develop multiple cancers. KRAS-variant carriers tend to get highly aggressive and recurrent breast, ovarian, head and neck, lung and pancreatic cancers.