Medical bracelet wearers are being told that smoke exposure could alter both 'gene expression' and oestrogen metabolism, which may explain a recent increase in the number of non-smoking women developing the disease, according to researchers at the Fox Chase Cancer Centre.
They have identified that the most affected gene is cytochrome P450 1b1, which is responsible for breaking down toxins and a key enzyme involved with oestrogen.
Margie Clapper, who led the research team, said the discovery was unintentional but 'very exciting' and she believes that if problems are identified early enough, then medical professionals may be able to use treatments to block the gene in the future.
According to Cancer Research UK, lung cancer is the second most common form of the disease with almost 40,000 people diagnosed every year, which equates to 109 new cases each day.
They have identified that the most affected gene is cytochrome P450 1b1, which is responsible for breaking down toxins and a key enzyme involved with oestrogen.
Margie Clapper, who led the research team, said the discovery was unintentional but 'very exciting' and she believes that if problems are identified early enough, then medical professionals may be able to use treatments to block the gene in the future.
According to Cancer Research UK, lung cancer is the second most common form of the disease with almost 40,000 people diagnosed every year, which equates to 109 new cases each day.
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