- Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide, with over 1.5 million new cases and 1.5 million deaths per year globally. In the US there are over 164,000 new cases and 156,900 deaths per year. - The main types of lung cancer are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). NSCLC makes up 80% of cases and SCLC 20%. NSCLC subtypes include squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, large cell carcinoma, and bronchioloalveolar carcinoma. - Treatment depends on the cancer type and stage. For early stage NSCLC, surgery is usually recommended. Later stage NSCLC may