Smoking, vaping, nicotine and the risk of cancer

Guest Editors

“…In this ERS Monograph, we have brought together renowned clinical and scientific experts to provide an exhaustive review of the bidirectional relationship between respiratory diseases and cancer in general (not just lung cancer). To this end, and given the vast quantity of literature in the area, the Monograph is divided into different thematic blocks, covering the most important pathophysiological mechanisms that are prevalent in both diseases [1][2][3][4], the assessment of the impact of each disease on the other in terms of risk factors and protective factors [5][6][7], diagnosis, treatment [8-10] and prognosis. Finally and importantly, this Monograph addresses patient-focused outcomes, such as the influence of cancer on the care and outcome of respiratory patients and vice versa.…”

“…Third Dept of Medicine, School of Medicine, Athens Chest Hospital "Sotiria", National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece 4. 7th Respiratory Dept, Athens Chest Hospital "Sotiria", Athens, Greece 5. Pulmonary Malignancy Unit, The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 6.…”