The complete description of experimental conditions, source(s) of transcriptome data sets and relevant references are provided in the additional file 1. Integration of transcriptome data sets obtained using differing microarray platforms/laboratories was challenging from a data analysis perspective.
For all variables collected, precise definitions were provided in the relevant part of the software.
A detailed review of occupational risk factor studies identified for breast, cervical and ovarian cancers is provided in the relevant HSE technical reports (HSE, 2012a, 2012b, 2012c).
A detailed review of occupational risk factor studies identified for pharyngeal cancers (including NPC) and SNC is provided in the relevant Health and Safety Executive technical reports (HSE, 2012a, 2012b).
Detailed reviews of occupational risk factor studies identified for urinary tract cancer are provided in the relevant Health and Safety Executive HSEE) technical reports (HSE, 2012a, 2012b).
Detailed reviews of occupational risk factor studies identified for melanoma and NMSC are provided in the relevant Health and Safety Executive technical reports (HSE, 2012a, 2012b).
A detailed review of occupational risk factor studies for leukaemia, MM and NHL is provided in the relevant Health and Safety Executive HSEE) technical reports (HSE, 2012a, 2012b, 2012c).
A detailed review of occupational risk factor studies identified for these three cancers is provided in the relevant Health and Safety Executive HSEE) technical reports, including those carcinogens for which no estimation has been carried out (HSE, 2012a, 2012b, 2012c).
Detailed reviews of occupational risk factor studies identified for cancers of the brain, bone and thyroid, as well as STS, are provided in the relevant Health and Safety Executive HSEE) technical reports (Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 2012a, 2012b, 2012c).
Also, the Discussion section describes studies that provide relevant background, which should be provided in the Introduction section.
Accession numbers are provided in on the relevant phylogenetic trees.
