Lung Cancer

Synonyms

Lung carcinoma; Bronchogenic carcinoma

Definition

The term lung cancer is used for malignant epithelial tumors arising from the respiratory mucosa (bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli). Mesotheliomas, lymphomas, and stromal tumors (sarcomas) are distinct from epithelial lung cancers.

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Lung Cancer Staging

Lung Cancer Epidemiology

Lung Cancer Clinical Oncology

Lung Cancer Targeted Therapy

Lung Cancer and Smoking Behavior

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Lung Cancer

Cancer Causes and Control

Mesothelioma

Extrapulmonary Small Cell Cancer

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Uranium Miners

Small Cell Lung Cancer

Characteristics

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide with over 1 million deaths each year. The disease is largely preventable as the majority of cases are attributable to smoking. However, global statistics estimate that 15% of lung cancer cases in men and 53% in women occur in never smokers.

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