Lung cancer

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/lung-cancer

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary carcinogen?Tobacco smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, including at least 70 known carcinogens
2. Why does lung cancer happen?It happens when the cells in the lung’s lining get damaged by things like cigarette smoke or other harmful substances, causing their DNA to change and grow too fast.
3. What are the main types of lung cancer?The two main types are small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). NSCLC is more common and includes adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma.

Carcinogen: A substance or agent that can cause cancer.
Epithelial Cells: Cells that line the surfaces of the body, including internal organs and cavities.
Latency Period: The time interval between initial exposure to a carcinogen and the development of detectable cancer.