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Cancer- lung- non-small cell; Non-small cell lung cancer; NSCLC.Non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. It usually grows and spreads more slowly than small cell lung cancer.Smoking caus... |
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Symptoms
Early lung cancer may not cause any symptoms. Symptoms you should watch for include:.Cough that doesn't go away Cough...
Causes
Smoking causes most cases of lung cancer. Being around the smoke from others(secondhand smoke) also raises your risk ...
Tests
Stage means how big the tumor is and how far it's spread. Non-small cell lung cancer is divided into five stages:.Sta...
Treatments
There are many different types of treatment for non-small cell lung cancer:.Surgery- part or all of the lung is remov...
Complications
Spread of disease beyond the lung Side effects of surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.
Prevention
It's never too early to quit. Try to avoid secondhand smoke.Routine screening for lung cancer is not recommended.
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