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Lung Cancer Pictures

Cigarette smoking is responsible for most cases of lung cancer. This section contains photographs and illustrations of tobacco-related lung cancers.

The Complete Gallery of Lung Cancer Pictures

Browse illustrations and x-rays of tobacco-related lung cancers here.

Normal Lungs and Aveoli

The lungs are located in the chest cavity and are responsible for respiration. The alveoli are small sir sacs where oxygen is exchanged in the lungs. Illustrated by A.D.A.M.

Bronchial Cancer X-Ray

From A.D.A.M., this chest x-ray is of a person with bronchial cancer.

Lung Cancer X-Ray

Lung cancer shows up in the right lung of this patient.

Lung Cancer - Large Cell Carcinoma

Large cell carcinoma is any lung tumor that cannot be classified. Illustrated by A.D.A.M.

Lung Cancer - Small Cell Carcinoma

Small cell carcinoma, also called oat cell carcinoma, can create its own hormones, which alter body chemistry. Illustrated by A.D.A.M.

Lung Cancer - Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma commonly starts in the bronchi and may not spread as rapidly as other lung cancers. Illustrated by A.D.A.M.

Adenocarcinoma of the Lung

This chest X-ray shows adenocarcinoma of the lung.

Adenocarcinoma Illustrated

From A.D.A.M., this illustration shows how adenocarcinoma develops on the outer boundaries of the lungs.

Celebrities with Lung Cancer Images

About.com Guide to Lung Cancer, Lynne Eldridge M.D. hosts this gallery of famous people with lung cancer.

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