Types of Lung Cancer
There are two main types of lung cancer, which behave differently and require different handling. They are:
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), divided
- Squamous carcinoma : This type is the most common type of lung cancer. It develops in cells that line on the airways. This 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. Type of cancer is more common.
- Large cell carcinoma: The form of this cancer cells under the microscope as the name implies: a large round cells. Often referred to as undifferentiated carcinoma.