What is Pleural Mesothelioma? Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the outer protective layer of the lungs called pleura as a result of prolonged exposure to asbestosis. Asbestos is a type of silicate mineral. Asbestos exposure occurs when...
What is Adenocarcinoma Lung? It is the most common type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). NSCLC originates from lung epithelial cells. The general signs and symptoms of adenocarcinoma of the lung are similar to other types of lung cancer with complaints of...
What is Small Cell Carcinoma (Lung)? Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) or Small Cell Carcinoma (Lung), formerly known as oat cell carcinoma, accounts for 10-15% of all lung cancers. Small cell carcinomas grow and metastasize rapidly, quickly dividing and spreading to...
What is Non-small Cell Lung Cancer? About 85% of all lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Sufferers with non-small cell lung cancer need full staging investigation to assess the extent of the disease, as the stage plays a key role in establishing the...
