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non–small cell lung cancer

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Any of a group of cancerous (malignant) tumours that start in the lining of the bronchi the large tubes, or airways, that carry air to and from the lungs).

Non–small cell lung cancers include adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and large cell carcinoma.

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