{"id":56690,"date":"2025-09-08T18:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T12:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?p=56690"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:53:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T05:23:17","slug":"non-small-cell-lung-cancer-symptoms-causes-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/non-small-cell-lung-cancer-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Non Small Cell Lung Cancer? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each inhale feels natural- until it suddenly becomes a struggle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those living with non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), even the simplest inhale can feel like a battle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting for almost 85% of all lung cancer cases, non small cell lung cancer is the most common type.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So, what exactly is non small cell lung cancer, and why is it the most common type of lung cancer? More importantly, how can you recognise the early signs and take action before it\u2019s too late?<\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019ll discuss details about NSCLC, its symptoms, survival rates, and treatment for early detection and better management.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56733\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lung-cancer-1-400x356.jpg\" alt=\"lung cancer\" width=\"709\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lung-cancer-1-400x356.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lung-cancer-1-768x683.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lung-cancer-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/non-small-cell-lung-cancer-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#What_Is_Non_Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer_NSCLC\" >What Is Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/non-small-cell-lung-cancer-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#Non_Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer_Symptoms\" >Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/non-small-cell-lung-cancer-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#Causes_and_Risk_Factors\" >Causes and Risk Factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/non-small-cell-lung-cancer-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#Non_Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer_Survival_Rate\" >Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Survival Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/non-small-cell-lung-cancer-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#Treatment_Options_for_Non_Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer\" >Treatment Options for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/non-small-cell-lung-cancer-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#To_Sum_Up\" >To Sum Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Non_Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer_NSCLC\"><\/span><strong>What Is Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK562307\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">StatPearls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, non small cell lung cancer is a term used for the different subtypes of cancer that behave similarly and are distinct from small cell lung cancer. The main subtypes of NSCLC include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adenocarcinoma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The most common subtype, often starting in the outer parts of the lungs, in which the tumour cells secrete a mucous-like substance <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(mucin).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is usually detected in non-smokers or former smokers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Squamous cell carcinoma:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This cancer begins in the thin, flat cells (squamous cells) in the lung airways.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Large cell carcinoma:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This lung cancer subtype can be located anywhere in the lung. It develops more rapidly than other subtypes and is challenging to treat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some other similar terms that you may come across to denote NSCLC are non small cell carcinoma lung cancer, or non cell lung cancer.<\/p>\n<p>To explain briefly, the key difference between the two major types of lung cancer, lung cancer small cell and non small cell, lies in the growth pattern and treatment approach.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small-cell lung cancer spreads relatively faster and requires chemotherapy and radiation to treat, while NSCLC treatment often includes surgery, targeted therapies, or immunotherapy, depending on the stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56697\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DYK--400x111.jpg\" alt=\"interesting fact about non-small cell lung cancer\" width=\"742\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DYK--400x111.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DYK--768x213.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DYK-.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non_Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer_Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognising the initial signs of NSCLC can aid in prompt diagnosis, early treatment, and increase the survival rates. Here are its common symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56700\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Non-Small-Cell-Lung-Cancer-Symptoms-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Symptoms\" width=\"724\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Non-Small-Cell-Lung-Cancer-Symptoms-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Non-Small-Cell-Lung-Cancer-Symptoms-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Non-Small-Cell-Lung-Cancer-Symptoms-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Non-Small-Cell-Lung-Cancer-Symptoms-16x16.jpg 16w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Non-Small-Cell-Lung-Cancer-Symptoms.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive coughing that does not get worse with time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughing up blood (hemoptysis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty in breathing or wheezing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling chest pain when trying hard to breathe\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoarseness or changes in voice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexpected weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant Tiredness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t infections such as pneumonia, Bronchitis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is worth noting that these symptoms often overlap with various other conditions and can be easily overlooked in the early stages. If these symptoms seem a bit severe or if you have a history of smoking or living\/working in areas exposed to pollutants or chemicals, getting a test is advised.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_and_Risk_Factors\"><\/span><strong>Causes and Risk Factors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4931124\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCBI<\/a>, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smoking is one of the leading causes of lung cancer, linked to at least 80% of lung cancer deaths<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some other risk factors of NSCLC in non-smokers are due to exposure to the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondhand smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestos, arsenic, or diesel exhaust<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air pollution or radon gas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a family history of lung cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic mutations such as EGFR, ALK, or KRAS<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding these risk factors is vital for both prevention and early detection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non_Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer_Survival_Rate\"><\/span><strong>Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Survival Rate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The non small cell lung cancer survival rate depends largely on the stage at diagnosis. The\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/lung-cancer\/detection-diagnosis-staging\/survival-rates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> database tracks 5-year relative survival rates for the three stages as provided below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SEER stage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>5-year relative survival rate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Localised<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There is no sign that the cancer has spread outside of the lung.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">67%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Regional<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The cancer has spread outside the lung to nearby structures o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r regional <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lymph nodes.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Distant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The cancer has spread to distant <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organs or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, liver, or the other lung.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All SEER stages combined<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_Options_for_Non_Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer\"><\/span><strong>Treatment Options for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owing to the advancements in medicine, today there are multiple non small cell lung cancer treatments available that can help extend life and improve the quality of living for people worldwide. These are recommended depending on the cancer stage, overall health, and genetic factors, as listed below:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56735\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Treatment-Options-for-Non-Small-Cell-Lung-Cancer-1-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"Treatment Options for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer\" width=\"719\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Treatment-Options-for-Non-Small-Cell-Lung-Cancer-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Treatment-Options-for-Non-Small-Cell-Lung-Cancer-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Treatment-Options-for-Non-Small-Cell-Lung-Cancer-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Surgery:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is ideal for early-stage NSCLC as it can help remove part of the lung (lobectomy) or the entire lung (pneumonectomy) to prevent the cancer from spreading.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Radiation Therapy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are high-energy rays that are used to target and kill cancer cells after surgery or when surgery isn\u2019t an option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Chemotherapy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This involves using drugs that are administered intravenously or orally to terminate the rapidly dividing cells.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Targeted Therapy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This approach targets and eliminates the specific gene mutations (like EGFR or ALK) and has fewer side effects than traditional chemo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Immunotherapy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Immunotherapy empowers the body\u2019s immune system to recognise and fight cancer cells.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Palliative Care:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For advanced cases, supportive treatments help manage symptoms, improve breathing, and reduce pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<pre><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/lung-disease-symptoms\/\">Lung Disease Symptoms: Spot the Signs Before It\u2019s Serious<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Up\"><\/span><strong>To Sum Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Non small cell carcinoma lung cancer is a serious lung condition, but thanks to advances in early screening and modern therapies, it can be treated if prompt action is taken. This is why recognising non small cell lung cancer symptoms on time and understanding risk factors can help improve quality of life. If you or a loved one experiences persistent lung-related symptoms, consult a healthcare provider early.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each inhale feels natural- until it suddenly becomes a struggle. For those living with non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), even the simplest inhale can feel like a battle. 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