News tagged with tobacco carcinogens

Researchers find potential new therapeutic target for treating non-small cell lung cancer

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have found a potential targeted therapy for patients with tobacco-associated non-small cell lung cancer. It is based on the newly identified oncogene IKBKE, which helps regulate immune ...

Cancer Feb 15, 2013 | not rated yet | 0 |

First identification of a strong oral carcinogen in smokeless tobacco

Scientists today reported identification of the first substance in smokeless tobacco that is a strong oral carcinogen ― a health risk for the 9 million users of chewing tobacco, snuff and related products in the U.S. ...

Cancer Aug 22, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Strong oral carcinogen identified in smokeless tobacco

The chemical (S)-N'-nitrosonornicotine, or (S)-NNN, which is present in smokeless tobacco products, is a strong oral carcinogen, according to results presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2012, held here March 31 - April 4.

Health Apr 02, 2012 | not rated yet | 1

New analysis casts doubt on results of tobacco industry studies into safety of cigarette additives

Health Dec 20, 2011 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0 |

Role of alcohol intake and smoking on upper aerodigestive cancers

This paper provides an extensive analysis of the proportion of the risk of upper aero-digestive tract (UADT) cancers in the population (the population attributable risk) that may be due to alcohol consumption and/or smoking. ...

Cancer Sep 06, 2011 | not rated yet | 0