Lung Cancer

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There are different types of lung cancer. Knowing which type you have is important because it affects your treatment options and your outlook (prognosis). There are 2 main classifications of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

The different types of NSCLC are:

  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Squamous cell carcinoma
  • Large cell carcinoma
  • NSCLC-NOS (not otherwise specified) or NSCLC undifferentiated

The stage of NSCLC is based on a combination of several factors, including:

  • The size and location of the tumor
  • Whether it has spread to the lymph nodes and/or other parts of the body.

There are 3 main ways to treat NSCLC:

  • Surgery
  • Radiation therapy
  • Therapies using medication: Chemotherapy, Targeted therapy, Immunotherapy