5 Facts About Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

There are two major forms of lung cancer that can be differentiated on the basis of the structural (morphological) appearance of the cancer cells under a microscope. These two major types of lung cancer are non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Here are some facts about non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

 By The HealthCentral Editorial Team

Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common type

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Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common type
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This type accounts for about 80 percent of all lung cancer cases.

 

By: HealthCentral Editorial Team

Source:MediFocus Guidebook

By The HealthCentral Editorial Team— Last Modified: 10/03/2012, First Published: 03/15/2012