Occupation related lung cancer: Asbestos risk reviewed

Conclusions: With a third of patients here shown to have additional potentially asbestos related radiology, consideration should be given to more robust labelling of such potential cases when diagnosing lung cancer. Further, the Helsinki rules on potential identification should be publicised and clinicians made more aware of more robust recording of historic work practices. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)

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