Gene variant raises lung cancer risk 62-fold in never-smokers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 21:13 · Archive

Never-smokers carrying a rare EGFR T790M gene variant face 62 times higher lung cancer odds.

A study of 3.3 million people suggests never-smokers with the rare EGFR T790M gene variant face 62 times the risk of lung cancer. The finding indicates that genetics can be a significant risk factor for lung cancer independent of smoking.

How it is being reported

• Never smoked a cigarette? You could still be at higher risk for lung cancerFox News · 25 Sept, 19:15
• Don’t smoke? An unlucky trait can increase your lung cancer risk by 62 timesNew York Post · 24 Sept, 19:56

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