# Lung Cancer

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RuXnK6ekIOAF6EA1wVtA5d

## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- Lung Carcinoma
- Pulmonary Carcinoma

## Definition

Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs, often in the cells lining the air passages. It can be classified into different types, primarily non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC), each requiring specific treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDF3VrmH1eapfkrSQstevLs

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