There are two main types of lung cancer: Non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Each has a separate staging system that doctors use to classify how advanced the cancer is.
The staging of cancer describes how far it has spread through the body and how severe it is. Staging helps healthcare professionals and individuals decide on a suitable course of treatment.
After your diagnosis, your physician will work closely with you to help you understand your condition and which treatments have the greatest chance of helping you return to good health.
Most lung cancers do not cause any symptoms until they have spread, but some people with early lung cancer do have symptoms.
November is lung cancer awareness month. Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs and it is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.
