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Early detection of COPD is important for lung cancer surveillance.
The European respiratory journal - 1 May 2012
Sekine Yasuo, Katsura Hideki, Koh Eitetsu, Hiroshima Kenzo, Fujisawa Takehiko
Abstract excerpt
It is well known that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant risk factor for lung cancer. Approximately 1% of COPD patients develop lung cancer every year, which may be associated with genetic susceptibility to cigarette smoke. Chronic inflammation caused by toxic gases can...
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