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How come non-small lung cancer not called large cell lung cancer?
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There are dozens of cell types that make up the lung structure within the airways, blood vessels, support tissues, muscle cells, cartilage and more. All could become the origin of a cancerous change. They are not just big or small. The small cell label is a medical jargon for a specific cell type that became part of medical discussions.
Answered 4/1/2021
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