Lung Cancer

Oncology/Pulmonology · Oncology

Severe

Severity

2.2 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths annually worldwide; leading cancer killer globally

Prevalence

Contagious

Oncology/Pulmonology

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📖What is Lung Cancer?

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. It develops in the tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining the air passages. The two main types are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

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