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Tobacco Related Cancer Pictures

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

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