Lung Cancer and Environmental Toxicants aims to explore the intricate relationship between lung cancer and environmental toxicants, shedding light on a hidden link that demands urgent attention. This groundbreaking book addresses a critical gap in the current literature by introducing a pioneering exploration of the interplay between lung cancer and environmental toxicants. Previous articles have not coalesced into a comprehensive examination of the complex connection between lung cancer development and the diverse array of environmental toxicants. This book delves into the latest scientific research and clinical findings to offer a clear way forward for healthcare workers to assess and treat lung cancer patients who may have been exposed to these substances. "Lung Cancer and Environmental Toxicants" provides a precise view of the impact of environmental toxicants on lung cancer, covering various aspects including epidemiology, molecular mechanisms, exposure pathways, and preventive measures. This unique and timely work will pave the way for a deeper understanding of the underexplored factors contributing to lung cancer incidence, offering novel insights into the role of various toxic substances in disease causation. This significant title will catalyze new avenues of research and awareness in the fields of oncology, environmental health, and public policy.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to lung cancer - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Environmental toxicants - p. 17 3. Chapter 3. Environmental toxicants and lung cancer - p. 33 4. Chapter 4. Chemical substances linked to lung cancer - p. 55 5. Chapter 5. Asbestos and lung cancer - p. 73 6. Chapter 6. Arsenic and lung cancer - p. 93 7. Chapter 7. Benzene and lung cancer - p. 105 8. Chapter 8. Cadmium and lung cancer - p. 121 9. Chapter 9. Nickel and lung cancer - p. 141 10. Chapter 10. Uranium and lung cancer - p. 159 11. Chapter 11. Formaldehyde and lung cancer - p. 177 12. Chapter 12. Carbon tetrachloride and lung cancer - p. 197 13. Chapter 13. Industrial emissions and pollutants linked to lung cancer - p. 215 14. Chapter 14. Ionizing and nonionizing radiation linked to lung cancer - p. 237 15. Chapter 15. Household smoke and secondhand smoke linked to lung cancer - p. 257 16. Index - p. 279
Lung Cancer and Environmental Toxicants aims to explore the intricate relationship between lung cancer and environmental toxicants, shedding light on a hidden link that demands urgent attention. This groundbreaking book addresses a critical gap in the current literature by introducing a pioneering exploration of the interplay between lung cancer and environmental toxicants. Previous articles have not coalesced into a comprehensive examination of the complex connection between lung cancer development and the diverse array of environmental toxicants. This book delves into the latest scientific research and clinical findings to offer a clear way forward for healthcare workers to assess and treat lung cancer patients who may have been exposed to these substances. "Lung Cancer and Environmental Toxicants" provides a precise view of the impact of environmental toxicants on lung cancer, covering various aspects including epidemiology, molecular mechanisms, exposure pathways, and preventive measures. This unique and timely work will pave the way for a deeper understanding of the underexplored factors contributing to lung cancer incidence, offering novel insights into the role of various toxic substances in disease causation. This significant title will catalyze new avenues of research and awareness in the fields of oncology, environmental health, and public policy.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to lung cancer - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Environmental toxicants - p. 17 3. Chapter 3. Environmental toxicants and lung cancer - p. 33 4. Chapter 4. Chemical substances linked to lung cancer - p. 55 5. Chapter 5. Asbestos and lung cancer - p. 73 6. Chapter 6. Arsenic and lung cancer - p. 93 7. Chapter 7. Benzene and lung cancer - p. 105 8. Chapter 8. Cadmium and lung cancer - p. 121 9. Chapter 9. Nickel and lung cancer - p. 141 10. Chapter 10. Uranium and lung cancer - p. 159 11. Chapter 11. Formaldehyde and lung cancer - p. 177 12. Chapter 12. Carbon tetrachloride and lung cancer - p. 197 13. Chapter 13. Industrial emissions and pollutants linked to lung cancer - p. 215 14. Chapter 14. Ionizing and nonionizing radiation linked to lung cancer - p. 237 15. Chapter 15. Household smoke and secondhand smoke linked to lung cancer - p. 257 16. Index - p. 279
