Lung Cancer
Overview
What is Lung Cancer
Lung cancer occurs when cells in the lung grow out of control forming a tumor. Lung cancer is broken out into two main subtypes, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC, the most common type) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Types of NSCLC cancer include adenocarcinoma, large cell, and squamous cell carcinoma. In lung cancer, especially NSCLC, genetic changes are common and influence what type of treatment is used. Some of these genetic changes include mutations in EGFR, ALK and KRAS genes. Treatment options may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted drug therapy and immunotherapy.1
How common is Lung Cancer
In 2023, as many as 238,340 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in the US, including 117,550 in men and 120,790 in women. 80-85% of all lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancer.2,3
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There are many organizations that support research and advocacy for cancer. See below for a few of those organizations
Lung Cancer Organizations
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1. American Cancer Society Lung Cancer
2. National Cancer Institute Lung Cancer Stat Facts
3. American Cancer Society How common is Lung Cancer