Lung Cancer

To tackle cancer and other lung diseases, it takes more than a great doctor by your side—it takes a whole team of them. Our oncologists, thoracic surgeon, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, primary care physicians, pathologists and pulmonologists all work together to support patients and tailor the very best treatment to meet each person’s individual needs.
 

Stage I

Cancer is limited to the lung and hasn't spread to the lymph nodes. The tumor is generally smaller than two inches or five centimeters across.

Stage II

The tumor may have grown larger than two inches, or it may be a smaller tumor that involves nearby structures, such as the chest wall, the diaphragm or the lining around the lungs (pleura). Cancer may also have spread to nearby lymph nodes.

Stage III

The tumor may have grown very large and invaded other organs near the lungs, or there may be a smaller tumor accompanied by cancer cells in lymph nodes farther away from the lungs.

Stage IV

Cancer has spread beyond the affected lung to the other lung or to distant areas of the body.
 

There are Three Main Types of Lung Cancer:

• Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: This is the most common type of lung cancer and makes up about 85 percent of lung cancers. Squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma are all subtypes of non-small cell lung cancer.
• Small Cell Lung Cancer: Small cell lung cancer is also called oat cell cancer and makes up about 10 to 15 percent of lung cancers. This type of cancer tends to spread quickly.
• Lung Carcinoid Tumor: Fewer than five percent of lung cancers are lung carcinoid tumors, which can also be known as lung neuroendocrine tumors. Most of these tumors grow slowly and rarely spread.