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Lung Cancer in Never Smokers: A Call to Action

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: The causative association between tobacco use and lung cancer is a well-established fact. However, lung cancer also occurs, at surprisingly high rates, in lifelong never smokers. In fact, lung cancer in never smokers is among the leading causes of cancer-related mortality. This CCR Focus summarizes recent data, identifies knowledge deficits, and suggests future research directions with regard to this critically important subset of lung cancer patients.

Source: Clinical Cancer Research

DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-09-0373

Authors: Charles M. Rudin, Erika Avila-Tang, Jonathan M. Samet

Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute