Basic facts and ICD classification

Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both of the lungs, causing lump (tumour) growth and disrThe ICD-10 classifies these cancers under rubric C34 as malignant neoplasms of the bronchus and lung. For the purpose of reporting, routine statistics for the lung and bronchus are often pooled with those of the trachea (C33). upting the normal functioning of the organ.This EUphact only covers tumours that originate in the lung. Malignant neoplasms that affect the lungs, but do not originate in the cells of the bronchus or lung are not covered within the scope of this EUphact.