The Most Deadly Forms Of Lung Cancer

Adenocarcinomas

The most common type of non-small cell lung cancers are adenocarcinomas. They account for about forty percent of all cases. Both smokers and non-smokers are susceptible to adenocarcinomas and women have higher rates of this type than men. Mainly developed on the outer regions of the lungs, they spread easily. Similarly, adenocarcinomas in situ tend to spread quickly, but originate in more than one area of the lungs. The prognosis is historically better than other lung cancers.

Small Cell Lung Cancer

Also called oat cell cancer, small cell lung cancer can be caused by a number of different substances. Some can be prevented, while others, like genetics, cannot. Smoking presents the highest risk of developing this type of lung cancer. Exposure to other environmental contaminants, like radon, asbestos, uranium, workplace chemicals, arsenic, diesel exhaust, and air pollution, is also a big contributor. Radiation therapy and talc powder have also been linked to small cell lung cancer.