Types of Lung Cancer

Types of Lung Cancer

There are two main types of lung cancers, which behave differently and require different handling. They are:

- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), divided

* Squamous cell carcinoma: This type is the most common type of lung cancer. It is grown in cells that line on the airways. Type of cancer is often caused by smoking.

* Adenocarcinoma: This type develops from the cells that produce mucus (sputum) on the surface of the airways (Airways). Type of cancer is more common

* Large cell carcinoma: This form of cancer cells under the microscope as the name implies: a large round cells. Often referred to as undifferentiated carcinoma

- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

More than 80% of cases of lung cancer is a type of NSCLC.

Mesotheolima is a type of cancer that attacks the mesothelium, the thin membrane lining the chest (pleura) and abdomen (peritoneum). Sometimes occur in people exposed to asbestos. - Types of Lung Cancer