Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology
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Cancer Epidemiol. Biomarkers Prev. · Apr 2013
Cancer survivors in the United States: prevalence across the survivorship trajectory and implications for care.
Cancer survivors represent a growing population, heterogeneous in their need for medical care, psychosocial support, and practical assistance. To inform survivorship research and practice, this manuscript will describe the prevalent population of cancer survivors in terms of overall numbers and prevalence by cancer site and time since diagnosis. ⋯ Prevalence estimates for cancer survivors across the survivorship trajectory will inform the national research agenda as well as future projections about the health service needs of this population.
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Cancer Epidemiol. Biomarkers Prev. · Apr 2013
Time to first cigarette and 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol (NNAL) levels in adult smokers; National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2007-2010.
The time to first cigarette (TTFC) is a good indicator of several dimensions of nicotine dependence. An early TTFC is also associated with increased lung and oral cancer risk. Our objective was to determine the relationship between TTFC and exposure to tobacco smoke carcinogens. ⋯ Our study provides further evidence that highlights the relationship between TTFC, nicotine dependence, and cancer risk.