my dad was just told he had squmous cell lung cancer can anyone tell me about it

Sorry to here that,Here is a site that may help that I found on cha cha search ... http://www.alimta.com/understanding_nsclc/types_of_nsclc.jsp?reqNavId=1.1.1&ccd=gemse2&WT.srch=1 Squamous carcinoma Also known as epidermoid carcinoma 30-35% of lung cancer cases in the US Occurs most frequently in men and the elderly Usually starts in one of the larger breathing tubes Tends to grow relatively slowly Tends to remain localized in the chest longer than other types of lung cancer Does not tend to metastasize early Is strongly associated with smoking

I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. Hope all is still well