Lung Cancer
Cancer refers to an abnormal growth of cells.
Because these cells are abnormal, they interfere
with body function. Since each kind of cancer
is different, each patient will respond differently
to various treatments. What may be right for
one patient may not be recommended for another.
Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer
in the United States.
Approximately 164,000 cases
are diagnosed each year. There are two kinds
of lung cancer – small
cell lung cancer and non-small
cell lung cancer. The name refers to the
appearance of the cells when they are seen under
a microscope. Lung cancer can affect the airways,
the lungs, the lining of the lungs or the chest
cavity.
Location
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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