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Non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is a type of lung cancer which specifically excludes small cell carcinoma.
The most common types are squamous cell carcinoma, large cell carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma, but there are many other types that occur less frequently.[1]
Sometimes the phrase “Non-small cell lung cancer” is used, and carcinoid is included in this category.[1]
As a class, they can be characterized by a relative insensitivity to chemotherapy, compared to small cell carcinoma.[2]
Staging is an important part of the assessment of patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma. These patients undergo staging as part of the process of considering prognosis and treatment. The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) recommends TNM staging followed by further grouping.
The first part of the staging classification is the TNM system.
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