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Association of Dialysis with the Risks of Cancers

Ming‐Yen Lin, Mei Chuan Kuo, Chi-Chih Hung, Wen‐Jeng Wu, Li Tzong Chen, Ming‐Lung Yu, Chih‐Cheng Hsu, Chien‐Hung Lee, Hung‐Chun Chen, Shang‐Jyh Hwang

PLoS ONE · 2015 · 69 citations · 27 references

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Dialysis is associated with a higher risk of cancer in patients with ESRD. However, cancer screening in ESRD population should be a selective approach, based on individual patient health condition and life expectancy.

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