Prior treated tuberculosis and mortality risk in lung cancer
Journal
Frontiers in medicine
Journal Volume
10
Pages
1121257
Date Issued
2023-03-29
Author(s)
Abstract
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide, and tuberculosis (TB) is a common pre-existing disease. However, there is scarce literature studying the mortality risk in patients with prior TB and subsequent lung cancer.
Subjects
Taiwan Cancer Registry; lung cancer; mortality; risk factors; tuberculosis
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Type
journal article