Colorectal Cancer Genomics by Genetic Ancestry

Cancer Discov. 2022 May 2;12(5):1187-1188. doi: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-22-0217.

Abstract

Understanding molecular features of colorectal cancer across diverse populations is an indispensable step toward reducing the pronounced disparities in this disease burden. Based on the findings that individuals of African ancestry have an observed increase in the frequency of KRAS, AOC, and PIK3CA mutations, Myer and colleagues suggest that patients of African ancestry should consider treatment and clinical trials specific to these mutations. See related article by Myer et al., p. 1282 (2).

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Colorectal Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Genomics*
  • Humans
  • Mutation