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Lung cancer is a serious disease and the most common type is non-small cell carcinoma. This type of lung cancer accounts for between 85 and 90 percent of all cases. Like any cancer, non-small cell carcinoma goes through stages that progressively become more difficult to treat. This cancer causes several symptoms and there are three major types of non-small cell carcinoma. Smokers have an increased risk of lung cancer and asbestos is another risk factor. Each different type of lunch cancer classified as non-small cell carcinoma can be distinguished by a doctor with tests that look at the appearance and how chemical composition of the tumor cells.
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The most common type of lung cancer is called squamous cell carcinoma which makes up about 30 percent of non-small cell carcinoma cases. This is characterized by small cells that line the airways. Another type of lung cancer in this category is called adenocarcinoma which produces mucus on the outside of the lungs. This type of cancer is the most common type for nonsmokers. The final type of non-small cell carcinoma is called large cell carcinoma or undifferentiated carcinoma. This type of cancer spreads rapidly and makes up for about 15 percent of all cases of lung cancer.
Risk factors increase the chances of lung cancer and people with more risk factors should get checked when they notice any of the symptoms of lung cancer. The American Cancer Society has noted a correlation between the number of cigarettes smoked and how quickly the cancer develops and spreads. It is also notable that smokers are less likely to get cancer if they quit smoking before a cancer develops in their lungs. Asbestos is another leading cause of lung cancer. Asbestos was used as a form of insulation and fire retardant coating in industrial and residential products.
Products that contain asbestos can release small fibers when the asbestos is disturbed which leads to the fibers becoming trapped in the lungs. The fibers can build up and cause inflammation in the lung tissues. People who have had regular contact with asbestos are at a high risk for developing non-small cell carcinoma lung cancers. The symptoms of this type of cancer include a worsening cough, chest pain, loss of breath, blood in the spit, weight loss, infections like bronchitis, and hoarseness. The people with these symptoms should get checked out to catch the cancer early on.
Lung cancer can spread to other organs and systems in later stages. Some of the symptoms that lung cancer has spread include bone pain, numb limbs, jaundice or yellowing of the skin or eyes, lumps near the surface of the body, and headaches. Lung cancer goes through stages numbered 0-4, and each stage becomes more difficult to treat. It is important for people to understand their options. Treatment options are available for NSCLC that a doctor can help obtain. If you have been affected by NSCLC caused by asbestos, then fill out the form and we can help you find treatment.
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