Multiple choice

Mutation in the RET oncogene is associated with increased risk of

  1. colon cancer

  2. endometrial cancer

  3. medullary thyroid cancer

  4. prostate cancer

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C Correct answer
Explanation

RET mutation is responsible for increased risk of medullary thyroid cancer as well as multiple endocrine neoplasia 2, in which pheochromocytoma and parathyroid adenoma also occur.