What Are the Lung Cancer Types and Their Importance?
Tumors of the lung arise from the lining of the windpipes (squamous cell cancers) or from the gland-like portions of the rest of the organ (adenocarcinomas). These are the most common specific types of lung cancer but there are others. For instance, there is a type that comes from the cells responsible for making nerves and endocrine organs. This type makes a small cell while all the other types make a large cancer cell under the microscope. For practical purposes, all lung tumors are grouped into these two categories. Here are pictures of these tumors and some important facts about them.
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Small Cell Lung Cancer
Facts:
Facts:
- 20% of lung cancer cases
- Usually spread to other parts of the body when discovered
- Generally treated by chemotherapy
- Usually central
- 60's age group