The mutation of which gene is an early event associated with the pathogenetic origin of esophageal cancer?
A)KRAS
B)TP53
C)myc
D)HER2

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Mutation of the TP53 gene is an early event associated with esophageal cancer. A Kras mutation is associated with development of colon cancer from polyps. Myc codes for a transcription factor and mutations are seen in many cancers, particularly Burkett lymphoma. A HER2 mutation is often seen in breast cancer.

The Mutation of Which Gene Is an Early Event Associated