How do other illnesses affect bronchoalveolar carcinoma?

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Bronchoalveolar carcinoma can occur simultaneously with a case of adenocarcinoma. In fact, a diagnosis of the two lung cancers combined makes up more than 20 percent of all cases of non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC). While bronchoalveolar carcinoma affect the alveoli (air sacs) and bronchi (windpipes), adenocarcinoma affects the glands that make mucus.

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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

The most common type of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) affects tens of thousands of people each year. With three primary types of NSCLC, this disease accounts for about 80% of all lung cancer, the deadliest type of cancer in the U.S. among both men and women. Adenocarcinoma, the most common form of NSCLC, typically develops in the outer portion of our lungs. Our lungs remove carbon dioxide from our body and supplies oxygen to it. Although smoking is the primary cause of lung cancer, other risk factors include exposure to radon gas and asbestos. Previous radiation therapy and a family or personal history of lung cancer also increases your risk. Lung cancer may not show symptoms in the beginning; however, visit your doctor if you have a persistent cough, shortness of breath, see blood after you cough or have chest pain.

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