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Rare EGFR mutation linked to increased lung cancer risk in non-smokers

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A rare inherited mutation in the EGFR gene significantly increases the risk of developing lung cancer. This genetic predisposition is particularly pronounced in individuals who have never smoked, raising their odds of developing the disease by over 60-fold compared to the general population. The discovery sheds light on the underlying causes of lung cancer in non-smokers. AI

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Rare EGFR mutation linked to increased lung cancer risk in non-smokers

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · William A. Haseltine, Contributor ·

    Why Do People Who Never Smoked Get Lung Cancer?

    A rare inherited EGFR mutation raises lung cancer odds 25-fold overall and more than 60-fold in never-smokers, revealing why some nonsmokers develop lung cancer.

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