title: [Smoking and lung cancer].
abstract: In this review we presented a relation between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. We characterized molecular alterations resulting from carcinogens present in the cigarette smoke and presented the constitutive genetic profiles related to the increased risk of lung cancer. We also discussed a possible use of these profiles in the selection of high risk groups among the heavy smokers. Finally, a positive impact of quitting smoking in lung cancer patients, including those who have undergone curative resection, was presented.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Alergologii Gdańskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego, Gdańsk. ejassem@amg.gda.pl
authors.forename: Ewa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Jassem
authors.forename: Amelia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Szymanowska
authors.forename: Alicja
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Siemińska
authors.forename: Jacek
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jassem
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic / Q000235:genetics; D012307:Risk Factors; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution