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Health Encyclopedia: Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Introduction
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Introduction
Although lung cancer accounts for only 13% of all cancers, it is among the most lethal, accounting for over 28% of all cancer deaths. It is more deadly than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. An estimated 162,460 people will die from lung cancer in 2006. Death rates have been declining in men over the past decade, and they have now stabilized in women.
The Lungs
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Health Guide
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Symptoms
Lung cancer is unlikely to produce symptoms until the disease is advanced. When symptoms develop, they may result from the lung tumor itself, from its effects on tissues outside the lung, or... Read more »Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Highlights
About The DiseaseNon-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) include three cell types: squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. In the early stages, surgery can treat all... Read more »Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Causes
CausesCigarette Smoke. Smoking causes 87% of all cases of lung cancer, accounting for 28% of all cancer deaths. Cigarettes, nicotine, or both may contribute to lung cancer in one or more of the... Read more »Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Risk Factors
Before cigarettes became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, lung cancer was rare. This year, lung cancer is expected to strike up to 174,470 Americans, and about 162,460 are... Read more »Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: References
ReferencesU.S. Food and Drugs Administration. Alert for Healthcare Professionals: Iressa (gefitinib).Fehrenbacher L. A Phase II, multicenter, randomized clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and... Read more »
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