Gene variant, processed meat linked to boost in cancer risk
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For people with a specific gene variant, eating a lot of processed meat may increase their risk of getting colon cancer.
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For people with a specific gene variant, eating a lot of processed meat may increase their risk of getting colon cancer.
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