Description
One of two major types of lung cancer that can affect smokers and nonsmokers.
Overview
Non-small cell lung cancer is the more common of the two major types of lung cancer. Risk factors including smoking, secondhand smoke, exposure to toxins and family history.
Symptoms
Symptoms include a cough that doesn't go away, shortness of breath, coughing up blood and losing weight without trying.
Treatments
Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Last Updated: March 29th, 2024
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