Lung cancer is cancer that usually starts in the lining of the bronchi (the main airways of the lungs), but can also begin in other areas of the lungs, including the bronchioles, or alveoli. It is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women.
Lung cancers are believed to develop over a period of many years. Nearly all lung cancers are carcinomas, a cancer that begins in the lining or covering tissues of an organ. The tumor cells of each type of lung cancer grow and spread differently, and each type requires different treatment.
A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of getting a disease, such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors…
Not all lung cancers can be prevented. But there are things you can do that might lower your risk, such as changing the risk factors that you can control…
Lung cancers are generally divided into 2 types…
The following are the most common symptoms for lung cancer. However, each individual may experience symptoms…
Treatment Options for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer (small cell or non-small cell), the size of the tumor, and whether or not…