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2. Non-small-cell lung cancer - Wikipedia

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   Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), or non-small-cell lung carcinoma, is any type of epithelial lung cancer other than small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). NSCLC accounts for about 85% of all lung cancers. [1][2][3] As a class, NSCLCs are relatively insensitive to chemotherapy, compared to small-cell carcinoma.

3. How Is Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Treated? - AOL

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   Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for more than 80% of lung cancer cases. The treatment plan and goal of treatment depend on the stage of your ...

4. Adenocarcinoma of the lung - Wikipedia

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   Oncology. Adenocarcinoma of the lung is the most common type of lung cancer, and like other forms of lung cancer, it is characterized by distinct cellular and molecular features. [1] It is classified as one of several non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC), to distinguish it from small cell lung cancer which has a different behavior and prognosis.

5. Lung cancer - Wikipedia

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   Lung cancer. Lung cancer, also known as lung carcinoma, is a malignant tumor that begins in the lung. Lung cancer is caused by genetic damage to the DNA of cells in the airways, often caused by cigarette smoking or inhaling damaging chemicals. Damaged airway cells gain the ability to multiply unchecked, causing the growth of a tumor.

6. Squamous-cell carcinoma of the lung - Wikipedia

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   Specialty. Oncology. Squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lung is a histologic type of non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). It is the second most prevalent type of lung cancer after lung adenocarcinoma and it originates in the bronchi. Its tumor cells are characterized by a squamous appearance, similar to the one observed in epidermal cells.

7. Lung cancer staging - Wikipedia

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   Lung cancer staging is the assessment of the extent to which a lung cancer has spread from its original source. As with most cancers, staging is an important determinant of treatment and prognosis. In general, more advanced stages of cancer are less amenable to treatment and have a worse prognosis. The initial evaluation of non-small cell lung ...