Lung cancer in non-smokers likely to respond differently to treatment

(Institute of Cancer Research) Lung cancer in non-smokers is a biologically distinct disease from that in smokers, according to a new study. Researchers also found that non-smokers have signs of genetic damage from environmental carcinogens and that some cancers look molecularly like more advanced disease - with characteristics that could be targeted with tailored treatments.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news