What Is Lung Cancer?

Lung cancer starts in your lungs and can spread to other parts of your body. There are more than 20 kinds of lung cancer.

Lung Cancer Statistics

Lung cancer is responsible for the most cancer-related deaths for both men and women throughout the world.

Lung Cancer Survival Rates

With lung cancer, one of your first questions probably is if you might be cured. That is, what are your odds of survival?

Conditions That Can Seem Like Lung Cancer

Some other conditions can have similar warning signs to lung cancer. It’s important to find out what’s going on.

Types of Lung Cancer

Lung cancers are broadly classified into two types: small-cell lung cancers (SCLC) and non-small-cell lung cancers (NSCLC).

Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Most people who have lung cancer have NSCLC. Although it's serious, treatment can sometimes stop it from getting worse.

Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), sometimes called small-cell carcinoma, causes about 10%-15% of all lung cancer.

Solitary Pulmonary Nodule

A solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) is a single abnormality in the lung that is smaller than 3 cm in diameter.

Bronchial Adenoma

Bronchial adenoma starts in the mucous glands and ducts of the lung airways or windpipe, and in the salivary glands.

What Are Lung Carcinoid Tumors?

Only 1% to 2% of lung cancers are carcinoid tumors. They usually grow slowly. They are a type of neuroendocrine tumor.

Pancoast Tumor Symptoms

Pancoast tumors are a rare type of lung cancer. They grow in the top part of the lungs.