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Environment And Genetics in Lung cancer Etiology (EAGLE) study: an integrative population-based case-control study of lung cancer.
BMC public health - 6 Jun 2008
Landi Maria Teresa, Consonni Dario, Rotunno Melissa, Bergen Andrew W, Goldstein Alisa M, Lubin Jay H, Goldin Lynn, Alavanja Michael, Morgan Glen, Subar Amy F, Linnoila Ilona, Previdi Fabrizio, Corno Massimo, Rubagotti Maurizia, Marinelli Barbara, Albetti Benedetta, Colombi Antonio, Tucker Margaret, Wacholder Sholom, Pesatori Angela C, Caporaso Neil E, Bertazzi Pier Alberto
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Tobacco smoking is its primary cause, and yet the precise molecular alterations induced by smoking in lung tissue that lead to lung cancer and impact survival have remained obscure. A new framework of research is needed to address the challenges offered by this complex disease. METHODS/DESIGN: We designed a large population-based...
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