Lymphopenia is linked to an increased incidence of cancer in smokers without COPD

D. Biondini (Padova, Italy), U. Semenzato (Padova, Italy), M. Bonato (Padova, Italy), M. Tinè (Padova, Italy), E. Bazzan (Padova, Italy), M. Damin (Padova, Italy), G. Turato (Padova, Italy), J. Marin (Zaragoza, Spain), M. Cosio (Montreal, Canada), M. Saetta (Padova, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Airway diseases and blood cells
Session: Airway diseases and blood cells
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2586
Disease area: Airway diseases

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