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Published online 2 April 2008 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news.2008.733

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Genetic link for lung cancer identified

Studies suggests that cancer risk is not just down to lifestyle.

Michael Hopkin

Three independent genetic studies have found some of the strongest evidence yet that your genes influence your risk of developing lung cancer.

Lung cancer, the most common killer cancer in the world, is largely caused by smoking.

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    • 03 Apr, 2008
    • Posted by: Sergio Stagnaro

  • Hi, Personally I only smoke when I am on fire. Deeper questions over the genetic link to illness must be addressed . This has consequence for treatment. Perversion has never worked. Regards Dr. Terence Hale

    • 04 Apr, 2008
    • Posted by: Terence Hale