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Lung Cancer

What is lung cancer?

Lung cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells that line the air passages. It is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women.

There are two main types: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. These two types grow differently and are treated differently. Non-small cell lung cancer is the more common type.

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  1. Lung Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is lung cancer? Lung cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells that line the air passages. It is ... women. There are two main types: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. These two ...
  2. Lung Cancer Genetic Tests What are lung cancer genetic tests? If you have lung cancer , your health care provider may order genetic tests . These tests look for changes in the ... in one test. Why do I need a lung cancer genetic test? You may need a lung cancer ... not help at all. What happens during a lung cancer genetic test? The best sample for lung cancer ...
  3. Lung cancer is a disease in which certain cells in the lungs become abnormal and multiply uncontrollably to form a tumor. Lung cancer may not cause signs ...
  4. Small cell lung cancer treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, laser therapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care. Learn ...
  5. Lung Cancer Screening From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Lung Cancer/Diagnosis and Tests ... Lung Cancer ... Lung cancer screening with low-dose scans has been shown to decrease the risk of dying from lung cancer in heavy ...
  6. Lung Cancer Prevention From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Lung Cancer/Prevention and Risk Factors ... Lung Cancer ... Lung cancer prevention approaches include avoiding exposure to risk factors like tobacco smoke, radon, ...
  7. Stages of Small Cell Lung Cancer From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Lung Cancer/Diagnosis and Tests ... Lung Cancer ... National Cancer Institute ... Small cell lung cancer treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation ...
  8. Stages of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Lung Cancer/Diagnosis and Tests ... Lung Cancer ... National Cancer Institute ... Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, ...
  9. Lung Cancer/Start Here ... Lung Cancer ... National Cancer Institute ... From the National Institutes of Health ... Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment options include ...
  10. Lung Cancer/Treatments and Therapies ... Lung Cancer ... National Cancer Institute ... From the National Institutes of Health ... Small cell lung cancer treatment options ...
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