Lung Cancer

Types of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer can develop in two different types of cells: small cell and non-small cell. According to this criteria, there are two types of lung cancer:

Small cell carcinomas, also called oat cell cancer, is a less common type of lung cancer that usually develops in the central area of the lung. Unfortunately, it grows fast and is more likely to spread to other organs.

Non-small cell carcinomas is the most common type of lung cancer which grows and spreads more slowly. There are three sub-types of non-small cell carcinomas:

1. Squamous cell carcinoma, also called epidermoid carcinoma, is a form of lung cancer that develops in the epithelial cells of the lungs or bronchi.

2. Adenocarcinoma is a form of lung cancer that occurs in the glandular tissue of the lungs.

3. Large cell carcinoma, also called bronchoalveolar carcinoma, is a form of lung cancer that develops in the smaller bronchi or in scarred tissue around the outer edges of the lungs.

Article by Alina Morrow, MS
Medical Writer
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