Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a category of lung cancer that includes several different types of cancer that start in the lungs. It is called “non-small cell” because the cancer cells are larger and look more mature under the microscope compared to those in another category called small cell lung cancer. The non-small cell …
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Mucinous adenocarcinoma is a type of lung cancer and one of the main subtypes of non-small cell lung cancer. This tumour gets its name because the cancer cells produce large amounts of a sticky fluid called mucin. Mucinous adenocarcinoma typically develops in the outer parts of the lungs, and it can sometimes affect multiple areas …
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Adenosquamous carcinoma is a type of lung cancer that contains two distinct kinds of cancer cells: glandular cells and squamous cells. Glandular cells normally produce mucus and other substances that help keep the airways moist, while squamous cells typically line the inside surface of the airways. Due to this combination, adenosquamous carcinoma exhibits features of …
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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of non-small cell lung cancer. The tumour starts from specialized squamous cells that are normally found on the inside of the airways of the lungs. These cells form a barrier called the epithelium which helps protect the airways from damage. SCC of the lungs can be keratinizing (KSCC), …
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Non-small cell carcinoma is a term used to describe a group of cancers made up of large cells. This term is usually applied to cancers that start in the lungs, however, it is also occasionally used for cancers that start in other parts of the body. Cancers in this group account for approximately 85% of …
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