Two Nicotine Byproducts Directly Cause Lung Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, smoking damages almost every organ in the body and is responsible for nearly 1 in 5 deaths in the U.S. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, with almost 90 percent of lung cancer cases being directly caused by cigarette smoking. In a recent study, scientists found that two nicotine byproducts present in tobacco smoke, NNAL and cotinine, directly cause lung cancer. For the study, researchers asked 50,000 male and female participants between ages 45 and 74 how much they smoked, what foods they ate and other questions regarding their lifestyles. They also analyzed the blood and urine of each participant, splitting NNAL concentrations into three categories: low, medium and high. Researchers found that those smokers with high concentrations of NNAL had twice the risk of developing lung cancer than smokers with lower concentrations of the nicotine byproduct. The risk of developing lung cancer for study participants that had high concentrations of both NNAL and cotinine in their urine was more than eight times higher than those with low concentrations of the substances.

Jian-Min Yuan of the University of Minnesota presented the study findings at the American Association for Cancer Research in Denver, Colorado. Along with colleagues, Yuan reported that they were able to identify 246 smokers involved in the study who eventually developed lung cancer during the 10-year duration of the research. The team was also able to identify 245 participants who did not develop the disease over the course of the study. The findings of this study may help predict which smokers are more likely to develop lung cancer, allowing for earlier screenings and treatment, if necessary. Each year, more than 1.2 million people die from lung cancer. Cancer treatment is most effective when the cancer is caught early on. If you or someone you love has been harmed by a delay in diagnosis or treatment of cancer, our cancer malpractice attorneys can help. Your initial consultation is FREE and there is NO FEE to you unless we recover money. Call Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. today, or submit an instant inquiry now and we will respond within 24 hours. Our experienced attorneys serve clients with Bronx cancer malpractice, Brooklyn cancer malpractice, Queens cancer malpractice, Long Island cancer malpractice and Manhattan cancer malpractice cases.

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