rs11442196 - CDKAL1

Magnitude 2.2 · 1 study on file

Reported associations

  • Pan-cancer study detects genetic risk variants and shared genetic basis in two large cohorts - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 32887889

    ABSTRACT: Deciphering the shared genetic basis of distinct cancers has the potential to elucidate carcinogenic mechanisms and inform broadly applicable risk assessment efforts. Here, we undertake genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and comprehensive evaluations of heritability and pleiotropy across 18 cancer types in two large, population-based cohorts: the UK Biobank (408,786 European ancestry individuals; 48,961 cancer cases) and the Kaiser Permanente Genetic Epidemiology Research on Adult Health and Aging cohorts (66,526 European ancestry individuals; 16,001 cancer cases). The GWAS detect 21 genome-wide significant associations independent of previously reported results. Investigations of pleiotropy identify 12 cancer pairs exhibiting either positive or negative genetic correlations;


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Lifestyle context

Concrete actions anchored to the cited research. We do not prescribe, we describe.

Lifestyle

  • enhanced sun protection and photoavoidance Moderate

    CDKAL1 rs11442196 variant elevates melanoma risk; cumulative photoprotection benefit amplified

    Daily SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen, protective clothing, limit midday sun exposure

Screening

  • annual dermatological screening for melanoma Moderate

    rs11442196 in CDKAL1 associates with elevated melanoma risk (effect size 1.11)

    Annual full-body skin examination by dermatologist