Lung cancer causes
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Kim-Son H. Nguyen, M.D., M.P.A., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston MA, Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
The direct cause of lung cancers is DNA mutations that often result in activation of proto-oncogenes (e.g. K-RAS)or the inactivation of tumors suppressor genes (e.g. TP53). The risk of these genetic mutations may be increased following exposure to environmental components, which are regarded as risk factors that predispose to the development of lung cancer.
Causes
- The direct cause of lung cancers is DNA mutations that often result in activation of proto-oncogenes (e.g. K-RAS) or the inactivation of tumors suppressor genes (e.g. TP53).
- The risk of these genetic mutations may be increased following exposure to environmental components, which are regarded as risk factors that predispose to the development of lung cancer.
- To view a comprehensive list of risk factors that increase the risk of lung cancer, click here