Following a CT scan, a large lesion can be seen in the periphery of the lower right lobe. The CT scan also shows that there are metastases in the brain and bones. Anna has never smoked. Using the information, decide which NSCLC lung cancer type is most likely for Anna.
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The fact that there is a large lesion in the periphery of the lower right lobe suggests that the lung cancer is a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as this is the most common type of lung cancer and typically presents as a peripheral lesion. Show more…
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