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).
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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