Lung cancer is cancer that begins in the lung (almost all people are born with two lungs). Anyone can get lung cancer, but some factors increase your risk. About 80%-90% of lung cancer deaths are related to cigarette smoking.

Screening people who have a long smoking history significantly reduces lung cancer deaths, but despite being a non-invasive and quick procedure, current rates in the U.S. are under 6%*—the lowest of any routine cancer screening.

Types of Lung Cancer

✔ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
The most common type of lung cancer that usually grows and spreads more slowly than small cell lung cancer.

✔ Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
A fast-growing and aggressive form of lung cancer strongly linked to smoking.

✔ Adenocarcinoma (Lung)
A common type of NSCLC that begins in the mucus-producing glands of the lungs.

✔ Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Lung)
A lung cancer that develops in the flat cells lining the airways, often associated with smoking.

✔ Large Cell Carcinoma
A rapidly growing type of lung cancer that can appear in any part of the lungs.