Early detection of COPD is important for lung cancer surveillance.

Y, Sekine; H, Katsura; E, Koh; K, Hiroshima; T, Fujisawa

doi:10.1183/09031936.00126011

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Early detection of COPD is important for lung cancer surveillance.

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Sekine Y

Katsura H

Koh E

Abstract

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 in...

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