Lung function predicts lung cancer risk in smokers: a tool for targeting screening programmes

Calabro E., Randi G., La Vecchia C., Sverzellati N., Marchiano A., Villani M., Zompatori M., Cassandro R., Harari S., Pastorino U.

Source: Eur Respir J 2010; 35: 146-151
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Airway diseases

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