CLINICAL MEDICINE

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Lung cancer that most commonly associated with smoking.
A
Large cell carcinoma
B
Adenocarcinoma
C
Small cell carcinoma
D
Squamous cell carcinoma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Almost all cases of small cell lung cancer are due to cigarette smoking. It is a fast-growing cancer that spreads much more quickly than other types of lung cancer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is closely correlated with a history of tobacco smoking. It’s more closely associated with tobacco smoking than other forms of lung cancer. Other risk factors for lung cancer include: Exposure to second hand smoke.

Detailed explanation-3: -What’s the Most Common Type of Lung Cancer in People Who Smoke? Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) occurs almost exclusively in people who smoke, but non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type. NSCLC accounts for 80% to 85% of all lung cancers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lung, also known as squamous cell lung cancer, is a type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Among NSCLC, adenocarcinoma is the most common, followed by squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, especially in women.

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