Non-small cell lung cancer

Updated: 2024-03-29

Description

One of two major types of lung cancer that can affect smokers and nonsmokers.

Overview

Non-small cell lung cancer is the more common of the two major types of lung cancer. Risk factors including smoking, secondhand smoke, exposure to toxins and family history.

Symptoms

Symptoms include a cough that doesn't go away, shortness of breath, coughing up blood and losing weight without trying.

Treatments

Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.