Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following types of lung cancer is characterized as fast growing and tending to arise peripherally?

Which of the following types of lung cancer is characterized as fast growing and tending to arise peripherally?
a) Large cell carcinoma
Large cell carcinoma is a fast-growing tumor that tends to arise peripherally.
b) Bronchioalveolar carcinoma
Bronchioalveolar cell cancer arises from the terminal bronchus and alveoli and is usually slow-growing.
c) Adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma presents as peripheral masses or nodules and often metastasizes.
d) Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma arises from the bronchial epithelium and is more centrally located.