US Medical Term · conditions
Lung Cancer
Cáncer de pulmón
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Lung Cancer |
| Spanish (Español) | Cáncer de pulmón |
| Chinese (中文) | 肺癌 |
| Korean (한국어) | 폐암 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Ung thư phổi |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Cancer sa Baga |
| Portuguese (Português) | Câncer de pulmão |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | มะเร็งปอด |
| Japanese (日本語) | 肺がん |
What it means
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the lungs and is one of the leading causes of cancer death in the United States. The two main types are non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. The most common cause is cigarette smoking, but it can also occur in non-smokers due to radon gas, asbestos, or air pollution exposure. Symptoms include persistent cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, hoarseness, unintentional weight loss, and shortness of breath. Treatment depends on type and stage and may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. Annual low-dose CT screening is recommended for high-risk individuals.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I was diagnosed with lung cancer and want to understand my treatment options.
Me diagnosticaron cáncer de pulmón y quiero entender mis opciones de tratamiento.
What stage is my lung cancer and what does that mean for my prognosis?
¿En qué estadio está mi cáncer de pulmón y qué significa eso para mi pronóstico?
Am I a candidate for lung cancer screening given my smoking history?
¿Soy candidato para el tamizaje de cáncer de pulmón dada mi historia de tabaquismo?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
C34 Malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lungRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026