A 60-year-old male with a 40-year history of smoking presents with chest pain,cough,sputum production,and pneumonia.Tests reveal widespread metastatic cancer,and the primary care provider plans radiation therapy.Which of following is the most likely type of cancer to be documented on the chart?
A) Adenoma
B) Non-small cell carcinoma
C) Small cell carcinoma
D) Basal cell carcinoma

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For individuals with non-small cell carcinoma,adjunctive radiation and chemotherapy may improve outcomes.
Adenomas of the lung are usually asymptomatic.
Small cell carcinomas are more easily treated.
Basal cell carcinoma does not affect the bronchi.

A 60-Year-Old Male with a 40-Year History of Smoking Presents