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Overview of Lung Carcinoma Types by Tristen Tan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide and the leading cause of cancer death. The majority of cases are caused by tobacco smoking, which causes chronic irritation and inflammation that can lead to genetic mutations driving carcinogenesis over many years. The main histological types are adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, small cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. Symptoms, investigative procedures, staging, and prognosis vary depending on the specific type and extent of disease.
- Author
- Tristen Tan
- Language
- EN