Genetic Susceptibility to Lung Cancer
Summary of Key Points • While 85% to 90% of lung cancer is attributable to cigarette smoking, substantial evidence exists to support genetic susceptibility to this disease. • A family…
Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers: A Different Disease
Summary of Key Points • The known or suspected etiologic factors for lung cancer arising in never-smokers are weak carcinogens or rare factors, which cannot explain the relatively high frequency…
Assessing and Treating Tobacco Use in Lung Cancer Care
Summary of Key Points • Addressing tobacco dependence in patients with cancer increases the quality of care by reducing their risk for treatment complications, improving their prognosis, and reducing the…
