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Understanding Lung Cancer Causes & Types is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses lung cancer (bronchogenic carcinoma). It covers the following key points: 1. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the US, with smoking responsible for 80-90% of mortality. Genetic factors may also play a role in the 1 in 11 smokers who develop lung cancer. 2. The most common cell types in smokers are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. In nonsmokers adenocarcinoma is most common. 3. Staging uses the TNM system and correlates with survival. Prognostic facto
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