Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for approximately 85% of cases, and arises from epithelial secretory cells. It encompasses several histological subtypes, including adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma, and is characterized by slower growth and a more heterogeneous prognosis compared to small cell lung cancer. NSCLC is distinct from small cell lung cancer in both biology and treatment approach. Current therapeutic strategies focus on targeted therapies, chemotherapy, and increasingly on immunotherapies and cancer vaccines, with future treatments likely to involve combination immunotherapeutic regimens and personalized vaccine approaches.