A recent study has revealed a previously unknown link between the loss of the male sex chromosome, the Y chromosome, and an increased risk of cancer in older men.

This newly discovered connection indicates that the loss of the Y chromosome may impact the immune system's ability to respond to cancer cells.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke with Dr. Dan Theodorescu, director of the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars-Sinai.

A recent study has revealed a previously unknown link between the loss of the male sex chromosome, the Y chromosome, and an increased risk of cancer in older men.
This newly discovered connection indicates that the loss of the Y chromosome may impact the immune system's ability to respond to cancer cells.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Nikki Medoro spoke with Dr. Dan Theodorescu, director of the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars-Sinai.

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