Risk Factors for of EGFR-Positive Lung Cancer
Every cell in the body contains the nucleus with unique DNA, which consists of genes that work as instruction manuals. EGFR is a form of protein that controls the growth and division of body cells. According to some studies, specific ethnic groups are more vulnerable to EGFR-positive lung cancer than others. Those of Asian descent are nearly 47 percent more likely to develop EGFR mutations. The estimates for people of African or Middle-Eastern descent and European descent are around 21 percent and 12 percent, respectively. The condition is also more common in women than men. [6]
