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Non-small-cell lung cancer.
Nature reviews. Disease primers - 21 May 2015
Gridelli Cesare, Rossi Antonio, Carbone David P, Guarize Juliana, Karachaliou Niki, Mok Tony, Petrella Francesco, Spaggiari Lorenzo, Rosell Rafael
Abstract excerpt
Lung cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers and is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), a heterogeneous class of tumours, represents approximately 85% of all new lung cancer diagnoses. Tobacco smoking remains the main risk factor for developing this disease, but radon exposure and air pollution also have a role. Most patients are diagnosed with...
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