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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death
in the United States for both men and women. The
Medical University of Ohio is inviting families
to take part in an important genetic research
project.
The genetic research project, entitled "Genetic
Epidemiology of Lung Cancer: Gene Identification
in High Risk Families," in an effort to discover
one or more genes responsible for human lung cancer.
Between 5 and 10% of lung cancer cases are inherited,
or passed down through the same side of the family
tree. Clues that suggest lung cancer is inherited
include: multiple family members on the same side
of the family tree affected with lung cancer,
lung cancer at an early age, lung cancer in non-smokers,
and the presence of smoking related cancers in
the family tree, such as throat, tongue, bladder,
or pancreatic cancers.
If we discover a gene(s) responsible for lung
cancer, it could lead to tests that may help screen
for lung cancer in a family with a history of
lung cancer. This could improve the detection,
treatment, and prevention of lung cancer in the
future.
Funding for this project is from the National
Institute of Health and is a joint effort with
seven other centers from across the United States.
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