Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), Small cell lung cancer
Results
Other
This study looked at possible links between types of jobs and the risk of getting lung cancer and mesothelioma. We know from research that most cases of mesothelioma and some cases of lung cancer are caused by people coming into contact with asbestos. is an insulating material that has been used widely in the past, in certain jobs, for example in the building industry. The use of asbestos is now more closely controlled.
This study was supported by Cancer Research UK.
Recruitment start: 1 January 2001
Recruitment end: 21 June 2013
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Professor J. Peto
Cancer Research UK
Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)
Health and Safety Executive
NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer
This is Cancer Research UK trial number CRUK/07/068.
Last reviewed: 10 August 2015
CRUK internal database number: 219
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