Both COPD and lung cancer are major worldwide health concerns owing to cigarette
smoking, and represent a huge, worldwide, preventable disease burden. Whilst the majority …

Numerous epidemiological studies have consistently linked the presence of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to the development of lung cancer, independently of …

Introduction: COPD and lung cancer are leading causes of morbidity and mortality
worldwide, and they share a common environmental risk factor in cigarette smoke exposure …

Introduction: Lung cancer and COPD commonly coexist in smokers, and the presence of
COPD increases the risk of developing lung cancer. In addition to smoking cessation and …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer are leading cause of death,
and both are associated with cigarette smoke exposure. It has been shown that 50–70% of …

The association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer
has long been a subject of intense debate. The high prevalence of COPD in elderly smokers …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer are major lung diseases
affecting millions worldwide. Both diseases have links to cigarette smoking and exert a …

Over the last 30 years, epidemiological studies have shown that COPD is the single most
important risk factor for lung cancer after smoking exposure. Recent genetic studies using …

Both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer are major causes of
death worldwide. In most cases this reflects cigarette smoke exposure which is able to …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer currently form the basis for
an enormous disease burden in the developed world. As a result of changing smoking …