Characteristics of Lung Adenocarcinoma Cases According to Smoking History


AK G., METİNTAŞ M., YILDIRIM H., METİNTAŞ S., Erginel S., ALATAŞ F.

TURKISH THORACIC JOURNAL, vol.10, no.2, pp.69-74, 2009 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: TURKISH THORACIC JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.69-74
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: The mechanism of carcinogenesis of lung adenocarcinomas arising in smokers and non-smokers is distinct. Distinct tumorigenic mechanisms would imply differences in tumor biology, demographic characteristics, and survival. The aim of this study was to compare the patient characteristics and survival rates of current smokers and non-smokers with lung adenocarcinoma.