A research team led by scientists at MD Anderson Cancer Center report that 2 specific common inheritedgenetic variations are associated with increased risk of lung cancer for smokers and former smokers.

Dr. Amos talks about how the findings are a major step forward in identifying those at high risk for non-small cell lung cancer and for understanding how smoking and genetic factors interact to cause the disease

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