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Adenocarcinoma of the Lung

Lung Cancer

Overview

Adenocarcinoma is the most common NSCLC subtype, often peripheral.

Symptoms

  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain
  • Weight loss

Stages

Stage IStage IIStage IIIStage IV

Diagnosis

  • CT scan
  • PET-CT
  • Biopsy
  • EGFR/ALK testing

Treatments

  • Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Targeted therapy
  • Immunotherapy

Risk Factors

⚠️Smoking
⚠️Radon

Key Facts

  • ℹ️EGFR mutation in 40% non-smokers
  • ℹ️5-yr survival: 60% (I), 5% (IV)

ICD-10: C34.9 | Prevalence: yaygın

Last updated: 11/9/2025

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