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Science News:
Gender Is Key Factor In Determining Overall Survival Of Lung Cancer Patients
ScienceDaily (Nov. 14, 2008) — Even though some combinations of gender, race and/or marital status can factor into the overall survival of nonoperative non-small cell lung cancer patients, gender is the most significant factor impacting overall survival...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081113091613.htm

Cancergrance.org
How Much Does Time Since Quitting and Amount Smoked Matter for LC Risk?
posted by Dr. West on November 28,2008… In Causes of Lung Cancer & Prevention Stratgies, Lung Cancer, Smoking Cessation/Tobacco Control
…we have clearly reached a point where the majority of people diagnosed with lung cancer are not current smokers at the time of their diagnosis, and about 60% have quit at some point.  Many of these patients, and their families and friends, express surprise that they developed lung cancer, especially if someone had quit 20 or 30 years prior.  How much does the risk for developing lung cancer decline over time, and does the amount smoked before quitting make a difference?....
http://cancergrace.org/lung/2008/11/28/pys-and-time-since-quitting/



CNN.com/health:
Cancer rates fall, but lung cancer still problematic, report says
(CNN) -- Rates of new cancer diagnoses and deaths for U.S. men and women have fallen for the first time, according to a new report from leading cancer and medical research organizations…But lung cancer incidence and mortality increased in 18 states, most in the Midwest or South.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/11/25/cancer.deaths.decline/index.html