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The Familial Form of Retinoblastoma Is Characterized by Cancer Appearing

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The familial form of retinoblastoma is characterized by cancer appearing in both eyes relatively early in life. In contrast, the sporadic form is usually unilateral and appears later. What accounts for the difference?


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Source

The origin or provider of information, data, or materials.

Audience

A group of people who gather together to listen to or view something, such as a performance, speech, or presentation.

Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or a drug, which has significant health risks including addiction, lung disease, and cancer.

Persuasion

The process by which a person's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors are influenced by communications from others.

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