Lung cancer in women: current evidence and future research priorities.

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Lung cancer (LC) remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women worldwide. Compared to men, LC in women presents distinct epidemiologic, biological, and clinical characteristics. A large proportion of LC cases in women occur in never-smokers, underscoring the important roles of environmental exposures, genetic susceptibility, and hormonal influences in disease pathogenesis. LC in women also...

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