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Lung cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining the air passages.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | |||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Chest
Non small cell lung cancer
Condition
Bronchogenic carcinoma
Condition
Small cell lung cancer
Condition
Mesothelioma
Condition
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Medications
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