Overview
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer is an epithelial lung cancer. It is more common than small cell lung cancer. The subtypes are squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and large cell carcinoma.Signs and Symptoms
Cough, Coughing out blood (hemoptysis), Breathlessness, Chest pain, Hoarseness of voice, Weight loss, Headache, Bone pain, Wheezing, Finger clubbing, PalpitationsCommon Causes
Cigarette smoking, Exposure to naturally occuring radon, Exposure to industrial materialsRisk Factors
Smoking, Exposure to secondhand smokes, Exposure to radon gas, Exposure to asbestos and other carcinogens, Family history of lung cancer, Radiation therapy to the chestInvestigation Techniques
Chest X-ray, CT scan, Biopsy and histopathology, Bronchoscopy, Sputum cytology, PET scanTreatment and Prevention
Lifestyle changes, Surgery, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Laser therapy and stenting, Immunotherapy, Palliative care or supportive care
