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Possible Viral Links to Lung Cancer Risk Uncovered Says Researcher at the University of Louisville in Kentucky

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Posted: Fri., April 25, 2008, 05:49 pm

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Topics: Cancer, Diagnosis, HPV, human papillomavirus, lung cancer, Measles, Research, Smoking, University of Louisville in Kentucky, Viral Infections, EmpowHer News

By Alan Mozes
EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter

FRIDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- Although smoking is well-established as an independent risk factor for lung cancer, two new studies suggest that two different viral infections might boost a smoker's already substantial risk for developing the disease.

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