Lung cancer

Lung cancer is a malignant tumour of the lungs. Most commonly it is bronchogenic carcinoma (about 90%). Lung cancer is the most lethal malignant tumour worldwide, causing up to 3 million deaths annually.

Related Topics:
Malignant tumour - Lung

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The most important risk factor for lung cancer is smoking.

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Treatment and prognosis depend upon the histological type of cancer and the stage (degree of spread). Possible treatment modalities include surgery, chemotherapy) and/or radiotherapy.

Related Topics:
Prognosis - Histological - Stage - Surgery - Chemotherapy - Radiotherapy

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