Term: stage 0 non-small cell lung carcinoma in situ

Pronunciation: (... sel lung KAR-sih-NOH-muh in SY-too)

Description:

Abnormal cells are found in the lining of the airways. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. Stage 0 non-small cell lung carcinoma in situ may be adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) or squamous cell carcinoma in situ (SCIS).