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Prior Lung Disease and Risk of Lung Cancer in a Large Prospective Study.

Authors :
Alyson J. Littman
Mark D. Thornquist
Emily White
Lisa A. Jackson
Gary E. Goodman
Thomas L. Vaughan
Source :
Cancer Causes & Control; Oct2004, Vol. 15 Issue 8, p819-827, 9p
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Objectives: While 75-90% of people who develop lung cancer are smokers, only a small proportion of smokers develop lung cancer. Identifying factors that increase a smoker's risk of developing lung cancer may help scientists to better understand the etiology of lung cancer and more effectively target high-risk groups for screening. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09575243
Volume :
15
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Cancer Causes & Control
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19624778