Non-small cell lung cancer

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One of two major types of lung cancer that can affect smokers and nonsmokers.

Description

Non-small cell lung cancer is the more common of the two major types of lung cancer. Risk factors including smoking, secondhand smoke, exposure to toxins and family history.

Overview

Symptoms include a cough that doesn’t go away, shortness of breath, coughing up blood and losing weight without trying.

Symptoms

Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.

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